after short shift
Yuki the furry snooze alarm
tells me to get up

yearly physical
being told all I need is
to shed a few pounds

slowing down a bit
being thankful for friends
and cool family

blessing in disguise
invite for Thanksgiving
without covered dish

sleep out of kilter
hitting the snooze alarm
more than once

all around bad news
being grateful
God is in control

changing weather
layering to keep warm
and calm hot flashes

soggy weekend
Yuki* and I
catch up on taped shows


*the white cat

at the market
first poinsettas of season
none the right color

today's coffe klatch
meeting a new friend
over bagels and shear

today's doctor visit
confirming it was a mole
and nothing else

hanging out with sisters
lots of fun to be had
and a little sleep

funeral eve-
trying to find stockings
and a black skirt

chatting with mommy-

weeping when I speak of daddy

on this dream filled day

on this night
for Everyman
dreams came true

awesome weekend-
rockin' worship at church
and great comfort food