by Lynaea
on April 15, 2013
Literary Conversation: Poetry Exchange with My Sister
The following literary attempt–a poem (“Found”)– is my response to my sister Leah’s “Of Heroes and Underwear”. Though I wrote it about seven years ago (seven is such a magical number), I’m still playing with the ending; it is a today poem for me. What is it about endings? Why are they so evasive? Anyway. Seven years ago, my youngest (of five) was still a nursing babe, and my husband was traveling for work (a lot; roughly 70% of his–and my–living, breathing hours). We lived in the country on more than three and a half acres; upon which I (dreaming big) had planted a small field of lavender and an even smaller orchard; the weeds were constantly encroaching. My dreams were fading. But the loneliest times were the bedtime ones…tucking my kids and baby and myself in. I felt…well, beyond lonely. Cold. Unseen, unknown, anonymous.
And sometimes, unimportant. [continue reading…]
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by Lynaea
on April 8, 2013
Tabetha at “The Closet Intellectual” nominated me and four others for the Liebster Award. Hooray! Thank you Tabetha! The Liebster Award is passed on by those who are awarded it, sort of like a hot potato, or good news, or button button who’s got the button (seriously…one of the perks of getting the Liebster Award is that you get a digital button). Speaking of buttons, consider clicking “The Closet Intellectual” button on my sidebar and beam over to Tabetha’s blog. Her blog voice is relaxed, smart, approachable, and often funny…plus, she posts do-able crafts, awesome web links (anything from obscure movies to vintage music and funky art) and often on Fridays she does a fashion post. [continue reading…]
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by Lynaea
on April 3, 2013
Thrifting Insights from a Good Will Hunter
My sister, Leah, recently (ok, way back in February) wrote about a thrifting experience, and gave me permission to post her story on my blog. I’ve named her post tongue in cheek, chuckling. If you want serious thrifty inspiration, ple-ease stay tuned or check out previous posts; I am an avid thrifter and love sharing inspiration (and would love to hear yours). Whether or not you’re a serious thrifter, I know you’ll enjoy Leah’s humorous take on the hunt. [continue reading…]
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by Lynaea
on April 3, 2013
Further Details of a Folksy Gathering: Thrifty Decor
I mentioned a road trip when I last wrote. Actually, the road trip was all I wrote about, but I wrote in general, or maybe panoramic terms…. blithely throwing a crowded minivan, a lost toenail, a poplar orchard, and folksy gatherings all together into just a few paragraphs. [continue reading…]
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by Lynaea
on April 1, 2013
Convalescing: Spring Break Road Trip
I’m back from Spring Break, which I spent epic-somely. On a Road Trip. With five children (all mine, minus one plus a cousin) and my wounded husband. Our epic adventure began two days after I was taken by the plague, three days after Frank kicked a bucket in the pantry(so weird trying to explain this at the clinic) and lost his toenail, and three days into antibiotics for my youngest (ear infection, out of the blue). We are all better now…well, mostly. Frank is still missing the toenail. [continue reading…]
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by Lynaea
on March 30, 2013
Peace, Y’all
I’m hoping this time is sweet and peaceful wherever you are, whether you’re celebrating Spring, or Easter, or both (I celebrate both…to me, they are inseparable). One of my favorite aspects of sacred celebration is the peace that comes with it…I love the stillness. Like a breath between measures. Clarity in the midst. Or something like that. [continue reading…]
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