a bus poem

this is a poem that was part of the ETS Poetry in Motion project. I read it one day, and really liked it. Now, I'm sharing it.

"you try to hang on to the dream you were having
like trying to hold on to the flavor of chocolate on your tongue
your entire day will be softened by this memory
as you wear the edges smooth
going over it again and again"

~title and author unknown~

wanted

WANTED:

~ Pillsbury Dough-boy ~

on charges of international travel without a passport,

evading capture, impersonation and being found in unexpected places.

Also suspected of espionage.

~

Anyone knowing the wherabouts of this criminal is asked to contact the authorities.

A reward will be given for any tips leading to the capture

of this fugative.

~

Last seen wearing a white chef's hat, and impersonating

a good chef. (unfortunately, completely UNTRUE)

being thankful

So, this past weekend was Thanksgiving. I had a friend ask me how my weekend was, and I actually had to stop and think. The "acceptable" answer would have been "good". But then I got to thinking.

Thanksgiving was really wonderful! Mostly because I realized that I have so much to be thankful for. Putting aside the incredibly true cliche things like "family" and "good health", I am really glad to be in the spot that I am. As much as I loathe getting up in the dark to ride the bus to the University for 8am, I am really thankful that I am IN university, taking the things that I want to take. I'm thankful for my job, and for my boss (who really is great!). I'm amazed by the incredible people that God has put into my life in the last year, and for the things he's done through me and around me at church.

I look back to last year, and realize that I'm in a new, exciting place. God's taking me on new adventures that I didn't ever think would happen. He's blessed me in so many ways.

Thanksgiving was incredibly wonderful. I had a great time with my friends, and with my family. I hope yours was equally as eye-opening.

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
I Chronicles 16:34

evil leaf-thiefs in action

as I said.

evil villainous leaf-thiefs (or snatchers)

They're back:

it's the attack of the

EVIL VILLAINOUS LEAF THIEFS

(or snatchers, if you prefer)

All around this city, the leaves are turning beautiful colors, and falling to the ground, making delightfully crunchy noises when I step on them.

And my appartment complex rakes them up EVERY DAY!!

They're stealing my CRUNCHY-FUN!!

I just don't understand the idea behind raking the leaves every day. Each day, more leaves will fall, and each day, the guys in safety vests come around and rake them up. But doesn't that seem a little bit dumb?? I mean, there will come a day when there are no more leaves to fall. And on that day, they will rent a leaf-vaccuum anyway (I kid you not!) and suck the rest of them up. So what are they all doing out there every day???

Raking leaves each day is a perpetual activity. It's like washing your fork after each bite. Why not just wait until you're done the meal??

Part of autumn's charm is the awesome colored leaves (especially the red ones), the breath you can see, and the leaves you can hear when you walk. (I think it's the only time that something makes more sound when it's dead than when it's alive...)

I'm just glad that the university leaves the leaves around for a bit...
at least they aren't stealing my crunchy-fun...