December 30, 2004
Shock & Grief
It's hard to write about anything else. I have seen many pictures and cartoons about the tsunamis and this one affects me deeply -- to me, it's a mother grieving for her lost family ... husband, children, grandchildren. It could be me.
It could happen any time, tornado,
earthquake, Armageddon. It could happen.
Or sunshine, love, salvation.
It could you know. That's why we wake
and look out--no guarantees
in this life.
But some bonuses, like morning,
like right now, like noon,
like evening.
by William Stafford
::Taking the Lights Down...::
Onesome: Taking-- --some time off? Are you on holiday schedule tomorrow? ...or is it just another day in the mines? How about a party in the evening? No?
Can a mom or nana have a day off? Well, sure ... ha. It should be a nice mellow day around the house. The only thing I need to do is make sure Billy gets to work. About partying in the evening ... those days are done. My idea of a party is watching lots of movies until it's time to switch to the coverage in Times Square.
Twosome: the Lights-- Hey, is this the weekend all the decorations come down? When do you "de-Christmas" your place?
The lights are still on the tree and the tree is still up. We won't take down the Christmas stuff until after TB's birthday January 6.
Threesome: Down-- --time... Are you getting any relaxation time this weekend? ...or are you all wrapped up in parties and events? ..and for the students: are you done with down time? When do you have to go back?
I am getting plenty of relaxation time especially since I have been sick and sleeping a lot. Kennan's had Little T the last couple 24 hours or so and the house is very very quiet.
Posted by Cassie at December 30, 2004 07:12 PM