Catfish Spot at Twilight

fragrant evening weeds
encroaching clouds are mirrored
in the cool deep lake

Churchy?

The boys and I spent most of Sunday at the Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival. The boys ran around and played with their friends for seven hours, and I consorted with my betters from the parish. I always feel a little sheepishly disingenuous hanging with all the good Catholic folk, since I am not at all religious. They are absolutely solid and wonderful people,who have been better to me and my family than I can ever deserve, and I count many of them among my close friends. They are good to tolerate this poor sinner and his unbelief. I hope I have opportunity to pay forward some of the good will and grace they've shown me.

Much peace,
tjb

Upon Waking

Up at dawn to see a big bright harvest moon descending between two trees in the west. My reconstructed right leg aches in the early chill, and I must spend another long day indoors; but Max and Will, and an evening of Frisbee and friends, lie in expectant wait beyond the trees and stately moon.
much peace,
tjb

Sphinx Moths at My Father's House

... and a Single, But Very Pink, Hydrangea Blossom

Good Morning

Every day outside of a hospital room is a good day.

Email to My Brother

Listening to Josh Ritter play his songs live on radio. Why this guy doesn't record all his stuff live in studio is beyond me.

Best songwriter I've heard in a long time, maybe ever.

Hitting the gym like crazy lately, and got the kids out for the first cold bike ride of spring on Wednesday. Radical shift in diet taking effect...Fresh spinach and mushrooms with almost every meal. No sweets at all for the last three weeks. On a path and turning the corner, physically, towards the athlete I have been and should be.

As always, thinking of you during all of these things. Most things I do, and the songs and poems I write, include pieces of Max and Will, Craig, Mom and Dad, and all my many brothers and sisters. I don't have space for all of you some days.

much peace,

tjb