Well God,

some of the things I put into my mouth do in fact defile my person -

too much sugar, too much fat, too many (ultra-processed?) treats;

and some of the things that come out of my mouth (and even my heart)

are kind and generous and said with love.

So it's not as simple as it seems,

which is why Jesus spoke often in poems and parables.

We rejoice today in the kind and gracious words 

he spoke to the Canaanite woman -

 "Let it be done for you as you wish."

Help me today to eat good and healthy foods 

and to say kind and loving things. 

This is what I wish. 

Postcard and a stamp,

a few lines about the day -

       long distance connect. 

Customers tap cards,

quietly I sit eyes closed -

       life streams around me. 

One basketball court,

three tennis courts, kids playground -

     where are the people?

 

Walking past an empty Williams Park (Ohio St) this morning. 

The lawn at The Pete (1),

The music (2), should we listen?

         No thanks, I'll just talk!

 

(1) Peter White Public Library - concert on the steps.

(2) The Knockabouts - local Irish and other folk music band. Really good.

And OK- it was an outdoor concert and I guess we ended up sitting in the talking section! 

Maple syrup on
pancakes made with berries and -
      surprise - banana!

Ok - the blueberries were fine, the bananas not so successful - stuck to the spatula when I flipped them, left dents in the pancakes.

 One small bunny sits

watching on one large green lawn -

          alone in the world?

                    or

         are we all alone?

 Ok - I don't know where this is going.  Is the bunny really alone or does it (he/she) have bunny friends and family?  I have friends and family that I feel close to - are there ways that I am really alone and maybe don't even realize it?

Anyway - the bunny was really cute.  I hope it (she/he) has friends or family to curl up with tonight!