cold, crisp ground –
across the chilly air
frost flakes dance
___
hot breath steams
bulging muscle halts –
a white horse
Submitted for One Deep Breath
Monday, December 31, 2007
Now And Then
As another year comes to a close, I reflect on the past, try to live in the present, while looking to the future.
Then, when I was younger, I wore thick glasses – it defined how others saw me. Now I wear contact lenses – and I define how I see the world.
Then I was hopelessly running constantly late. Now I am constantly running hopelessly late.
Then I read a lot. Now I read a lot.
Then I wrote letters, then emails. Now I wrte txt msgs.
Then I was gawky and long-limbed. Now I’m long-limbed and less gawky.
Then I held people at arm’s length. Now I work to shorten my arms.
Then I knew nothing of intimacy. Now I have known true intimacy.
Then I had not fully loved. Now I love deeply.
Then I had no limitations. Now I’ve found out I have limits – and decided to ignore them as best I can.
Then I knew what I wanted. Now I am discovering what I want.
Then I knew I could do anything. Now I’m learning I can do whatever is in my heart.
Then I knew I was strong. Now I am finding out I am still here.
Now and then I see life as inconsistent and unfair. Now and then I feel strongly. Now and then I wish emotions didn’t exist. Now and then I am grateful to have felt deeply. Now and then I fail. Now and then I love truly.
I had a chance at my sister’s life once. I turned it down. The stable, secure, predictable life with a house, a Volvo and three children evenly distributed that I saw in that future was not for me. I don't despise it. It is a beautiful life. It was right for her, but it wasn’t what I wanted then, and it isn’t what I want now. I chose a life of unpredictable adventure, and I went and I found it. I wanted to escape the mundane, and I did. Many years later I tried to make my life into hers. It wasn’t right for me so it didn’t work. It is not who I am. I have the life that I chose, and it is what I want – now, and then. For that, I am grateful.
Submitted for Sunday Scribblings: Now and Then
Then, when I was younger, I wore thick glasses – it defined how others saw me. Now I wear contact lenses – and I define how I see the world.
Then I was hopelessly running constantly late. Now I am constantly running hopelessly late.
Then I read a lot. Now I read a lot.
Then I wrote letters, then emails. Now I wrte txt msgs.
Then I was gawky and long-limbed. Now I’m long-limbed and less gawky.
Then I held people at arm’s length. Now I work to shorten my arms.
Then I knew nothing of intimacy. Now I have known true intimacy.
Then I had not fully loved. Now I love deeply.
Then I had no limitations. Now I’ve found out I have limits – and decided to ignore them as best I can.
Then I knew what I wanted. Now I am discovering what I want.
Then I knew I could do anything. Now I’m learning I can do whatever is in my heart.
Then I knew I was strong. Now I am finding out I am still here.
Now and then I see life as inconsistent and unfair. Now and then I feel strongly. Now and then I wish emotions didn’t exist. Now and then I am grateful to have felt deeply. Now and then I fail. Now and then I love truly.
I had a chance at my sister’s life once. I turned it down. The stable, secure, predictable life with a house, a Volvo and three children evenly distributed that I saw in that future was not for me. I don't despise it. It is a beautiful life. It was right for her, but it wasn’t what I wanted then, and it isn’t what I want now. I chose a life of unpredictable adventure, and I went and I found it. I wanted to escape the mundane, and I did. Many years later I tried to make my life into hers. It wasn’t right for me so it didn’t work. It is not who I am. I have the life that I chose, and it is what I want – now, and then. For that, I am grateful.
Submitted for Sunday Scribblings: Now and Then
Word of the day: Past
past(2) adj.
1. gone by
2. having existed or occurred in a previous time
3. having formerly occupied a particular position
4. used to describe or relating to the verb tense that is used for an action that took place previously
n.
1. the time before the present and the events that happened then
2. everything that has happened previously to somebody or something
3. a shameful or scandalous earlier period in somebody’s life
4. the past tense of a language, or a verb form in the past tense
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1. gone by
2. having existed or occurred in a previous time
3. having formerly occupied a particular position
4. used to describe or relating to the verb tense that is used for an action that took place previously
n.
1. the time before the present and the events that happened then
2. everything that has happened previously to somebody or something
3. a shameful or scandalous earlier period in somebody’s life
4. the past tense of a language, or a verb form in the past tense
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
Attenborough - Venus Fly Trap
The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is the most amazingly fascinating plant... you can buy it commercially everywhere - my initial search yielded several online stores specializing in these and other carnivorous plants! However, they are only native to a very small area in North and South Carolina, including the Green Swamp.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Word of the day: Give
give: a verb used to indicate that somebody presents or delivers something that he or she owns to another person to keep or use it
1. vt to place something that you are holding in the temporary possession of another person
2. vt to allow somebody to have something such as power or a right
3. vt to impart or convey something such as information, advice, or opinions
4. vt to cause somebody to have an idea or impression
5. vt to make somebody experience a particular physical or emotional feeling
6. vt to carry out or perform something in public
7. vt used with nouns referring to physical actions to indicate that the action is being made or done
8. vt to perform an action or service for somebody
9. vt to devote something such as time or effort, or sacrifice something for somebody
10. vt to spend time organizing a social event
11. vt to lead somebody to have a particular understanding about something
12. vt to estimate something at a particular amount or value
13. vi to collapse or break under pressure
14. vt to yield to somebody, or admit that somebody has an advantage or a particular characteristic or ability
15. vt to propose a toast to somebody
16. n the ability or tendency to yield under pressure
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1. vt to place something that you are holding in the temporary possession of another person
2. vt to allow somebody to have something such as power or a right
3. vt to impart or convey something such as information, advice, or opinions
4. vt to cause somebody to have an idea or impression
5. vt to make somebody experience a particular physical or emotional feeling
6. vt to carry out or perform something in public
7. vt used with nouns referring to physical actions to indicate that the action is being made or done
8. vt to perform an action or service for somebody
9. vt to devote something such as time or effort, or sacrifice something for somebody
10. vt to spend time organizing a social event
11. vt to lead somebody to have a particular understanding about something
12. vt to estimate something at a particular amount or value
13. vi to collapse or break under pressure
14. vt to yield to somebody, or admit that somebody has an advantage or a particular characteristic or ability
15. vt to propose a toast to somebody
16. n the ability or tendency to yield under pressure
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Sunday, December 23, 2007
Word of the day: Light(1)
light(1) n.
1. the energy producing a sensation of brightness that makes seeing possible
2. a particular kind or quality of brightness
3. an artificial source of illumination, for example, an electric lamp or a candle
4. electromagnetic radiation in the range visible to the human eye, between approximately 4,000 and 7,700 angstroms
5. electromagnetic radiation that has wavelengths of any length
6. the path that light takes, or somebody’s share or access to light
7. the condition of brightness created by the rays of the sun during the day
8. the arrival of the sun’s brightness at the beginning of the day
9. the representation of light or the effect it has in a work of art
10. a signal that controls the movement of traffic
11. general or public notice, attention, or knowledge
12. the manner in which somebody or something is regarded, especially by the public
13. a source of fire, especially a match
14. a glint in somebody’s eye that is taken to indicate a particular mood or expression
15. an entry in the grid of a cryptic crossword
16. somebody’s general ability to see (archaic)
17. a window or other opening in a building, designed to let sunlight in.
See also ancient lights
adj.
1. full of illumination, or relatively well lit
2. of a relatively pale shade
3. served with milk or cream added
v.
1. vti to begin to burn, or cause something to begin to burn
2. vt to illuminate, brighten, or shine on something
3. vt to give somebody’s eyes or face a happy or animated look
4. vt to lead or direct somebody with a source of illumination such as a flashlight
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Meanings/Synonyms:
glow (n.)
beam
brightness
luminosity
daylight
illumination
radiance
darkness (Antonym)
bright (adj.)
sunny
sunlit
dark (Antonym)
start burning (v.)
set alight
set on fire
ignite
strike
extinguish (Antonym)
1. the energy producing a sensation of brightness that makes seeing possible
2. a particular kind or quality of brightness
3. an artificial source of illumination, for example, an electric lamp or a candle
4. electromagnetic radiation in the range visible to the human eye, between approximately 4,000 and 7,700 angstroms
5. electromagnetic radiation that has wavelengths of any length
6. the path that light takes, or somebody’s share or access to light
7. the condition of brightness created by the rays of the sun during the day
8. the arrival of the sun’s brightness at the beginning of the day
9. the representation of light or the effect it has in a work of art
10. a signal that controls the movement of traffic
11. general or public notice, attention, or knowledge
12. the manner in which somebody or something is regarded, especially by the public
13. a source of fire, especially a match
14. a glint in somebody’s eye that is taken to indicate a particular mood or expression
15. an entry in the grid of a cryptic crossword
16. somebody’s general ability to see (archaic)
17. a window or other opening in a building, designed to let sunlight in.
See also ancient lights
adj.
1. full of illumination, or relatively well lit
2. of a relatively pale shade
3. served with milk or cream added
v.
1. vti to begin to burn, or cause something to begin to burn
2. vt to illuminate, brighten, or shine on something
3. vt to give somebody’s eyes or face a happy or animated look
4. vt to lead or direct somebody with a source of illumination such as a flashlight
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Meanings/Synonyms:
glow (n.)
beam
brightness
luminosity
daylight
illumination
radiance
darkness (Antonym)
bright (adj.)
sunny
sunlit
dark (Antonym)
start burning (v.)
set alight
set on fire
ignite
strike
extinguish (Antonym)
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Fiddle Bow Flies
Feet afoot
Fiddle bow flies
Bass beats
Lighter on top
Dark behind
Rock looks black
Precipitous
Moss slick
Brook sinister
Furious
Falls forward
Full of froth
White rage
Rushes down
Sheer cliff face
Gleaming green
Forest deepens
Light shafts
Reach loftily
Out of mist
Stomping feet
Dancing torsos
Quick glance
Fiddle bow flies
Feet afoot
Sumbitted for Sunday Scribblings prompt: Dance
Word of the day: Dance
dance v.
1. vi to move the feet and body rhythmically, usually in time to music
2. vt to perform or participate in a specified dance
3. vi to leap or skip, especially in an emotional manner
4. vi to bob up and down or move quickly about
5. vt to make somebody dance or lead somebody in a dance
6. vi to talk misleadingly so as to avoid facing an issue squarely (informal)
7. vt to get to a particular state by dancing
8. vi to fail to roll a number that reenters a backgammon piece from the bar
n.
1. a series of rhythmical steps and body movements, usually performed in time to music
2. a session of dancing
3. a party or social gathering for dancing
4. dancing as a performance art
5. a piece of music in the rhythm of a particular type of dance
6. evasive talk (informal)
7. a pattern of animal movements used, for example, in courtship by birds or by bees to give information about food
adj.
relating to, involving, or created for dancing
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1. vi to move the feet and body rhythmically, usually in time to music
2. vt to perform or participate in a specified dance
3. vi to leap or skip, especially in an emotional manner
4. vi to bob up and down or move quickly about
5. vt to make somebody dance or lead somebody in a dance
6. vi to talk misleadingly so as to avoid facing an issue squarely (informal)
7. vt to get to a particular state by dancing
8. vi to fail to roll a number that reenters a backgammon piece from the bar
n.
1. a series of rhythmical steps and body movements, usually performed in time to music
2. a session of dancing
3. a party or social gathering for dancing
4. dancing as a performance art
5. a piece of music in the rhythm of a particular type of dance
6. evasive talk (informal)
7. a pattern of animal movements used, for example, in courtship by birds or by bees to give information about food
adj.
relating to, involving, or created for dancing
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
World: Frozen
If trees were human beings, this is what we've seen the last couple of days. Still no power at home or office after 2 days. All over the city, trees, limbs and partial trees on the ground, yards destroyed, power lines down. Sounds of sirens and falling branches, the dark gray sky looming over the damage. Blacked out city blocks, dark intersections with a few randomly lit homes and neighborhoods.
Inch-thick ice coating every tree, bush and leaf of grass. Long, evenly spaced ice sickles fringing every fence and railing. Ice melting; drops dripping.
I am frozen. M is melting. We’ll see what this weekend brings.
Word of the day: Carnage
car·nage n
widespread and indiscriminate slaughter or massacre, especially of human beings
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Meanings/Synonyms:
Killing (n.)
Bloodshed
Slaughter
Massacre
Bloodbath
Butchery
widespread and indiscriminate slaughter or massacre, especially of human beings
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Meanings/Synonyms:
Killing (n.)
Bloodshed
Slaughter
Massacre
Bloodbath
Butchery
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Survival of the Fittest
Sunday Scribblings prompt: Competition
A friend of mine has a theory that rich people become gradually more beautiful and intelligent as a result of natural selection. His hypothesis is that a smart guy, most likely a nerd and not particularly good-looking, has the potential to make a lot of money due to his exceptional faculties. And, my friend continues, everyone knows that rich guys attract beautiful women. One can surmise that their offspring will be a cross-section of the father and the mother, and therefore somewhat better looking and smarter than the average Joe.
Though I chuckle at my friend’s conjecture (he is of course very smart and well-off and is married to a gorgeous woman – my best friend, I might add) I have to admit there is something to it. Personally, I would be far more attracted to the intelligence than the money – or looks for that matter – of a man, but either way, if you look at nature, it is astonishing how certain species have developed particular favorable traits – out of necessity by competition for resources such as sunlight, food, water, and mates.
Competition plays a significant role in many aspects of life. The term “survival of the fittest” was coined by the British philosopher and economist Herbert Spencer after he read Darwin’s Book “Origin of the Species.” It refers simply put to the importance of competition for survival or advancement. The term has been used to explicate topics as diverse as evolution and social Darwinism, to capitalism and anarchy.
An astonishing example of male competition for a mate is the weaverbird. In many species of weavers in Africa and Asia, the males create elaborate nests, which they subsequently parade for the ladies to try to impress them.
Now there’s a case for the guy who is the smartest and savviest – he builds the best abode, ergo he gets the girl! That is a little bit like my friend’s theory – these little weaver guys are sharp enough to realize what it takes to impress the “fittest” ladies: how can you not like a guy who has got the brains and means to care for your safety and comfort?!
Friday, December 07, 2007
Word of the day: Competition
com·pe·ti·tion n.
1. the activity of doing something with the goal of outperforming others or winning something
2. an activity in which people try to do something better than others or win something
3. those against whom one is competing, or the level of opposition they give
4. the struggle between organisms of the same or different species for limited resources such as food or light
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Meanings/Synonyms:
rivalry (n.)
opposition
antagonism
war
struggle
friendship (Antonym)
contest (n.)
fight
clash
struggle
battle
1. the activity of doing something with the goal of outperforming others or winning something
2. an activity in which people try to do something better than others or win something
3. those against whom one is competing, or the level of opposition they give
4. the struggle between organisms of the same or different species for limited resources such as food or light
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Meanings/Synonyms:
rivalry (n.)
opposition
antagonism
war
struggle
friendship (Antonym)
contest (n.)
fight
clash
struggle
battle
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Word of the day: Walk
walk v.
1. vi to move or travel on legs and feet, alternately putting one foot a comfortable distance in front of, or sometimes behind, the other and usually proceeding at a moderate pace.
2. vt to travel along or through something on foot
3. vt to lead or exercise an animal, usually a dog on a leash
4. vt to accompany somebody on foot as far as a particular place such as a home or car
5. vt to help or force somebody to walk by holding and pushing from behind
6. vti to move, or move something, in a way that suggests walking, for example, by pivoting a large heavy object alternately on its corners and swinging the other side forward
7. vt to measure or inspect something by walking over or along it, especially the boundaries of an area or piece of property
8. vi to disappear or be stolen (informal)
9. vi to go out on strike (slang)
10. vi to quit a job, event, or meeting to express disagreement (slang)
11. vi to be released from prison or found innocent of a crime (slang)
12. vi to proceed to first base on four balls
13. vt to allow a batter to go to first base on four balls
14. vi to take more than two steps in basketball without dribbling while holding the ball
n.
1. a journey made on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise
2. the distance traveled or the time it takes to go somewhere on foot
3. a relatively slow-paced way of moving for a horse or other four-legged animal, in which two feet are always on the ground
4. somebody’s characteristic way of walking
5. a place designed or set aside for the use of people on foot
6. a route or path for travelers on foot
7. a track race in which the competitors walk a specified distance
8. an enclosed area for exercising or pasturing domestic animals such as horses
9. a plantation of widely spaced trees or shrubs
10. the space between rows of widely spaced trees or shrubs
11. in baseball, the act of reaching first base on four balls
12. in basketball, an illegal taking of steps while holding the ball
13. something that is very easy to do (informal)
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Meanings/Synonyms:
saunter (v.)
stroll
amble
march
stride
pace
hike
toddle
totter
stagger
move
go
stroll (n.)
saunter
march
amble
hike
gait (n.)
pace
tread
1. vi to move or travel on legs and feet, alternately putting one foot a comfortable distance in front of, or sometimes behind, the other and usually proceeding at a moderate pace.
2. vt to travel along or through something on foot
3. vt to lead or exercise an animal, usually a dog on a leash
4. vt to accompany somebody on foot as far as a particular place such as a home or car
5. vt to help or force somebody to walk by holding and pushing from behind
6. vti to move, or move something, in a way that suggests walking, for example, by pivoting a large heavy object alternately on its corners and swinging the other side forward
7. vt to measure or inspect something by walking over or along it, especially the boundaries of an area or piece of property
8. vi to disappear or be stolen (informal)
9. vi to go out on strike (slang)
10. vi to quit a job, event, or meeting to express disagreement (slang)
11. vi to be released from prison or found innocent of a crime (slang)
12. vi to proceed to first base on four balls
13. vt to allow a batter to go to first base on four balls
14. vi to take more than two steps in basketball without dribbling while holding the ball
n.
1. a journey made on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise
2. the distance traveled or the time it takes to go somewhere on foot
3. a relatively slow-paced way of moving for a horse or other four-legged animal, in which two feet are always on the ground
4. somebody’s characteristic way of walking
5. a place designed or set aside for the use of people on foot
6. a route or path for travelers on foot
7. a track race in which the competitors walk a specified distance
8. an enclosed area for exercising or pasturing domestic animals such as horses
9. a plantation of widely spaced trees or shrubs
10. the space between rows of widely spaced trees or shrubs
11. in baseball, the act of reaching first base on four balls
12. in basketball, an illegal taking of steps while holding the ball
13. something that is very easy to do (informal)
Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Meanings/Synonyms:
saunter (v.)
stroll
amble
march
stride
pace
hike
toddle
totter
stagger
move
go
stroll (n.)
saunter
march
amble
hike
gait (n.)
pace
tread
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Word of the day: Malaise
mal·aise n.
1. a general feeling of illness or sickness without any specific diagnostic significance
2. a general feeling of worry, discontent, or dissatisfaction, often resulting in lethargy
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Meanings/Synonyms:
depression (v.)
disquiet
dissatisfaction
melancholy
optimism (Antonym)
1. a general feeling of illness or sickness without any specific diagnostic significance
2. a general feeling of worry, discontent, or dissatisfaction, often resulting in lethargy
Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Meanings/Synonyms:
depression (v.)
disquiet
dissatisfaction
melancholy
optimism (Antonym)
Monday, December 03, 2007
Word of the day: Stir
stir v.
1. vt to move a spoon, stick, or some other implement through a liquid in order to mix or cool the contents
2. vi to be of a consistency that allows a spoon or other implement to be moved around
3. vti to move gently or cause something to move gently
4. vi to move or leave, especially from a favorite or usual place
5. vi to get up and move about, especially after a rest
6. vt to rouse somebody into action
7. vt to arouse something, for example, an emotion or a memory (formal)
8. vi to begin to be experienced as an emotion (formal)
9. vti to arouse strong emotions in somebody
10. vi to happen or be current (informal)
n
1. an act or instance of stirring a liquid
2. a fervent reaction, usually either excitement or controversy
3. a gentle movement
4. Australia trouble (informal)
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Meanings/Synonyms:
rouse (v.)
wake up
move
budge
shift
get up
get going
awaken (v.)
arouse
revive
stir up
call to mind
bring back
commotion (n.)
disturbance
fuss
to-do
uproar
hue and cry
hullabaloo
motivate (v.)
incite
provoke
excite
inspire
stimulate
fire up
stir up
agitate (v.)
disturb
trouble
upset
mix (v.)
blend
beat
swirl
fold
whip
whisk
1. vt to move a spoon, stick, or some other implement through a liquid in order to mix or cool the contents
2. vi to be of a consistency that allows a spoon or other implement to be moved around
3. vti to move gently or cause something to move gently
4. vi to move or leave, especially from a favorite or usual place
5. vi to get up and move about, especially after a rest
6. vt to rouse somebody into action
7. vt to arouse something, for example, an emotion or a memory (formal)
8. vi to begin to be experienced as an emotion (formal)
9. vti to arouse strong emotions in somebody
10. vi to happen or be current (informal)
n
1. an act or instance of stirring a liquid
2. a fervent reaction, usually either excitement or controversy
3. a gentle movement
4. Australia trouble (informal)
Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Meanings/Synonyms:
rouse (v.)
wake up
move
budge
shift
get up
get going
awaken (v.)
arouse
revive
stir up
call to mind
bring back
commotion (n.)
disturbance
fuss
to-do
uproar
hue and cry
hullabaloo
motivate (v.)
incite
provoke
excite
inspire
stimulate
fire up
stir up
agitate (v.)
disturb
trouble
upset
mix (v.)
blend
beat
swirl
fold
whip
whisk
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Music Alert!
I was studying at Starbucks earlier this evening when I heard the most pleasantly melodic music over the speakers. I asked the attendant who it was. “Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden” released their first album a few weeks ago, “a lushly layered record of bright melodies.” I was especially intrigued to read they list as one of their influences Band of Horses, which became one of my favorite bands when I heard their newly released second album, “Cease to Begin.” If you haven’t already – go to iTunes and check them both out – it is well worth it!
“The story goes that Tucker ventured out to Seattle, where she found the band wandering among the old Swedes of Ballard. And so Midwest folk met Northwest indie, finding that the same themes shine through the occasional grey: isolation, hope, transition, communion, green fields, blue skies, and empty hands.”
-from their bio
Arie on Love
“The highest expression of love is to give without expecting (…) to accept without exception.”
–India Arie
Saturday, December 01, 2007
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