Do you sometimes wonder why

Our heads are in our phones so much?

I think it’s because our phones connect us to the world at large

We can write a friend who lives across the country

We can read the news, local and international 

We can check our bank account

We can write a poem in the waiting room and share it with our friends

The amount of communication open to us and the speed is mind boggling

Too much information sometimes?

Too many dog and cat videos?

Too influenced by influencers? 

Yes, there are those things too

Although dog videos are so cute 

We live in a world of instant communication 

We can plan events in a group on WhatsApp and Messenger 

We can find friends we haven’t seen for years

We can travel to many countries without going anywhere

We can have all our questions answered

We can solve our problems with YouTube videos

And I haven’t mentioned AI yet

What did we used to do without the internet? 

March 16th 2025

We are carrying our winter load

Heavy down or wool coats, thin or thick ones

Clunky boots with salt stains 

Some newer, some older

Colorful Scarves and mittens, and hats for colder days

It takes forever to get ready to leave the house

I think fondly of the summer time

When I can just put my sandals on and head out into the glorious sunshine

Life is a cycle of ups and downs 

And when in the down cycle 

I can still find things to be thankful for

My coffee, my notebook and pen 

And my wondering thoughts 

Feb 12, 2025

We are carrying our winter load

Heavy down or wool coats, thin or thick ones

Clunky boots with salt stains 

Some newer, some older

Colorful Scarves and mittens, and hats for colder days

It takes forever to get ready to leave the house

I think fondly of the summer time

When I can just put my sandals on and head out into the glorious sunshine

Life is a cycle of ups and downs 

And when in the down cycle 

I can still find things to be thankful for

My coffee, my notebook and pen 

And my wondering thoughts 

Feb 12, 2025

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At the hospital cafeteria 

Here, each person has a story

Someone is about to have an operation

Her surgeon is drinking a large coffee to be ready 

Someone has just been diagnosed with cancer

The shock has not settled yet

Her cup of coffee and pastry don’t bring her joy

Someone is visiting the gynaecology ward

First baby, so exciting, so much unknown

There are hospital workers in their uniforms having an early lunch 

Is it difficult to be around sick people all the time?

Or maybe their point of view is

They can help someone who is not feeling well

The lady at the coffeeshop is always upbeat

Moving fast to get through the orders

A couple of people are on wheelchairs 

It must be so difficult to not have the ability to walk

I see a lady wearing a headscarf 

And a man wearing a kippah 

I saw the prayer room yesterday and it was lovely 

I hear French, English and other languages

This is the microcosm of our society

February 12, 2025

Who says our body has to be in perfect health

To enjoy life and live a life of service?

Bodily health is important

But, a decrease in health as we age is normal

Does that mean I can’t do my belly laugh?

Does that mean I can’t enjoy the beauty of art?

Does that mean I can’t be of service to others?

I can do all of that because my spirit is still healthy

And going strong

It’s my attitude that’s important

My optimism

My gratitude

My enthusiasm

All qualities of my spirit

And if my body’s health is less that’s perfect

So be it!

Feb. 21st, 2025