Category Archives: Family Journal

Callused

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Dani

Hard, stubborn callous; How you cover the tender spots. With your condemned skin. How you need to be soaked; How you need to be scraped away, Diligently, ………….every day. Or you become like snow the day after – Hard packed … Continue reading →

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Look at Me and Love Me

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dani

Jonathan docked his little body at the island, his wiggles briefly anchored. And as he munched on apple snack he briefly realized, that body being satisfied was not enough. And this thoughtful young man, looked up at busy mother, and … Continue reading →

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Silly Songs and Raspberries

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Dani

This morning was glorious! My cup was overflowing, and merry streams trickled out on children encased in silly songs and raspberries. We rowed right through morning to-do’s and floated into the schoolroom, where peace was displaced, momentarily. “Does Mommy love … Continue reading →

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Stuffing

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Dani

Last night I went to bed expectantly, only to be awakened at midnight by a husband who was traumatized with leaking pipes and storage stuffing. “I want that storage area cleaned up tomorrow.” His words echoed, perhaps a catalyst for … Continue reading →

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tree art

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Dani

i really wanted to write a poem today. about a Thanksgiving tree. but when we tried to string the lights we discovered small branches on the bottom and big ones on top and i barreled into the present with a … Continue reading →

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Turkeys, Stuffing, and Immersion

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dani

We drove down Lincoln Drive on the way to Taekwondo. What met our eyes brought disappointment to me, and excitement to the kids. Lighted wreaths and candles illuminated the drab drive, while darkening my brows. Was Thanksgiving to be ignored … Continue reading →

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A Better Resurrection

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dani

Most of my kids have “The Caterpillar” by Christina G. Rosetti memorized. How surprised I was to find this poem from the very same author, in a poetry devotional a few years back. It touched a chord in me, as … Continue reading →

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Death Hoped

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Dani

This morning I awoke to the crack of a rifle. And, rolling right along, I noticed the thump of the dogs tail, more subdued than usual, and how she peed with alacrity. And the trees! When had the masses of … Continue reading →

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Seeing

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Dani

I just made cookie dough. To eat. I said to my husband: “I am sure that the reason I am not dead is because I ate cookie dough so much growing up.” Perhaps you understand my reasoning – I scoff … Continue reading →

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Jabberwashy

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Dani

NOTE: Are you familiar with Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll? If so, and if you’ve ever been assailed with laundry woes, then hopefully you will find this parody entertaining. I had a blast writing it! And if you’ve the time to … Continue reading →

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