On the patio -

Chipmunk, squirrel, another,

          Chasing side to side. 

                    or 

In the maple tree -

Chipmunk........

       Chasing up and down. 

Boxes to the trash,

stuff set aside "till next year" (1) - 

        cleaning the garage.

 

(1) along by the stuff we set aside "till next year" last year! 

Swoop of white against 
a gray and darkening sky -
      a seagull dives by.

God,
  we are indeed your people 
  and the sheep of your pasture.
And yet we so often feel 
  and even behave
  as if we have no shepherd at all.
When the disciples  
  come to our house 
  offering your peace,
  help us greet them 
  with warm hospitality.
As they move along 
  to bring your peace to still others 
  help us find ways to support them
  and maybe even go along.

Pieces cut from old

flannel shirts - back, two front sides 

        for a (some day) quilt.

         

Five tomatoes, two
pumpkins, three squash snuggled in - (1)
       banquet on the way!

(1) snuggled into the garden bed, that is. Along with the garlic and onions already in.

Fibers, drawings, pots:

art reception at The Pete -

        crackers, cheese, cookies.