Poised and intense, the
chipmunk nibbles maple seed -
      Watchful, yes, watchful.

                        or

         Watchful, yes, always. 

Thunder and lightning,

early morning wakeup call -

        some rain but all's well.

 

 We've had some issues with rain gutter downspouts, but we're all good for now.

 Loving God,

you care for all people -

  young and old,

  rich and poor,

  even the just and the unjust 

    upon whom your rain falls,

and it grieves your heart 

  when anyone of us fails to find 

   the good life you have for us.

I confess I'm not sure what it means 

  to receive anyone "in the name of a prophet"

  or "in the name of a righteous person"

  or even what their rewards might be. 

 But I go to bed with a heavy heart tonight

  knowing that there are "little ones" all over the world

  who are thirsty, or hungry, or alone, or afraid tonight 

  and in need of "being received", 

  given a cup of cold water,

  and a safe place to sleep.

I wish I had done more for them today. 

 Daisies, buttercups 
form roadside constellations
          in a fresh green sky.

Big meal at breakfast,
Smaller as the day goes on -
       Did just opposite!

Going to bed stuffed - not good!

Woodwinds sigh and squeal, 

horns blare, drums rumble, kids run -

     moon over it all. 

 

First band concert in new bandshell.  

Showers end at six.

Big deal or not a big deal?

         Picnic starts at six! 

 

 And bonus from Monday:

Square dance at Eastwood -

"I really like to polka" (1)

          Roll out the barrel! 

(1) audience member!