April 2009
Monthly Archive
Poem #30
Posted by stidmama on 30 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
Fog rolls out and day
saunters in with sunshine and
promises for May
Poem # 29
Posted by stidmama on 29 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
Penultimate words
lengthening days lead to home
writing captures time
Poem # 28
Posted by stidmama on 28 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
Wet, gray, cold, drab, dark
Ol’ Sol never shone today
watching cloudy skies
Poem #27
Posted by stidmama on 27 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Application complete
Now the long wait endless time
Summer looms ahead
Poem # 26
Posted by stidmama on 26 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Gardens and Life, health, NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
pandemic headlines
scream across the biosphere
there is no safety
Sorry for the downer poem, it’s not how I really feel, but how I am responding to the media coverage of this potentially serious development. There are many, many things to worry about this week, from political to medical items. We hear about things so quickly these days, it can seem overwhelming as there is no space in between reports. On the plus side, we get news fast enough to change mid-stride and choose another direction. If we will.
The basic mechanisms for staying healthy remain the same: wash your hands, don’t poke at your face, wash your hands, cover your face if you sneeze/cough, wash your hands, don’t share eating utensils or foods, wash your hands, eat right, wash your hands…
Wash your hands. It saved thousands of lives in the 1800s when it was first adopted by doctors, and then by individuals. It can save thousands of lives still.
Wash your hands. Please.
Poem # 25
Posted by stidmama on 25 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
mid day earth weekend
the species prance glide waddle
proceeding apace
Poem # 24
Posted by stidmama on 24 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: NaPoWriMo, poetry, Uncategorized
yellow paved walkways
dusted with the hope of trees
spring in the air – sneeze!
Poem #23
Posted by stidmama on 23 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Hail, YES! It rains hard
On this night in the city
I listen harder.
Green Icon
Posted by stidmama on 23 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: climate, education, environment, fun, Gardens and Life, good things, Green Living, Uncategorized
I like this icon, it’s similar to the obamicon I made for January.
Click on the icon to go to the website and make your own!
But remember, as much fun as things like this are (making icons, wearing ribbons, pasting the car with bumperstickers)… the best way to effect change is to lead by example. Buy close to home, recycle when you can — and buy recycled items, minimize trips in private automobiles, live lightly and responsibly.
Happy day after Earth Day!
Pictures for Earth Day
Posted by stidmama on 22 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: environment, garden, Gardens and Life, good things, hope, social justice, Uncategorized
The elder stidkid took these lovely pics for me about two weeks ago, but I was saving them for today. Here are some of the pretty sights in the yard — all non-native.
There is often a lot of bad news coverage about the earth: climate change, habitat devastation, natural disasters. It is good to remember also that there are pretty things, nice things, good people and happy events. Not everything in our lives is imperfect, and many things are actually wonderful! Working together, or as individuals, we do make a difference. At home, and around the world.
Happy Earth Day
I will add a few links to interesting earth-day articles as I find them…
Pick Your Green Battles from yahoo.