I’ve been keeping my imagination focused on the bright side by
Conceiving of a festive centerpiece, twinkle lights and all , which
I’ll create in readiness to decorate the table when my book group
Convenes for our annual holiday party at a restaurant of
My choosing, as it has been my pleasure to plan this
Festive gathering for the second week in December at which
Time we each bring a toy, all of which are taken to the fire station
By Ravi and me, along with whomsoever chooses to
Deliver our annual offering to Toys for Tots.
So anyway, while awaiting the ticking of the clock to signal
Us that it is time to get into the car and head out to my appointment
I’ve been occupying my mind by calling forth
Creativity, which often leads me toward enjoying
A step by step process in which one original idea gives birth to
The next, and as my imagination, which happily creates each of
These centerpieces, is jumpstarted around Halloween, it makes
Sense to be aware of this week being the kick off for
All of the festive occasions that people the world over are
Gearing up to enjoy with family and friends, and as
Today’s thread of thought brings to mind a young girl, whose
Youthful optimism concerning human nature invested
Her spirit with a capricious sense of courage that
Proved contagious during the expanse of
Her family’s lengthy stay, hidden away, within
A secret attic, I am reminded of all of the men, women
And children, who, throughout time, have (with
The aid of loving friends) felt inspired to remain
Hopeful of surviving whatever fate has in store for each one ...
“We’re all living lives that are different and yet the same.”
—Anne Frank
My horoscope, today: “You’re better off assuming that you can improve the world than believing you can’t”
Whew! That’s a relief!
I mean, it’s true that I can’t mess with fate but
Whenever life gives me lemons to chew on
My imagination grabs onto a sturdy vine made up of
Clusters of grapes sweetened with optimism and hope upon which
My spirit, feeling well nourished, swings directly ahead toward
Mindfully absorbing whatever proves necessary to heal with haste ...
2018's pumpkin carving parties (Steven, Ravi, David)
Corey and Trent
2018 book club luncheon
2018 delivering toys for tots and a thank you cake to our local fire station
2019: The holidays beckon, just ahead, and with patience intact, life is good
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