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Wanderlust – A Haibun

Wanderlust cannot be taught. It is something that is inherently in you. A curiosity of other countries and ways of life. For me it started at age 7. There is truth in the Aristotle quote –
“Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the man.”(or woman in this case).”

The Birds Have Flown – A Haibun

There is a magical day in late April or early May when I pull out of my garage, head to the road and there are hardly any cars to be seen. A smile will light up my face and I will exclaim “They have gone” and a long sigh of relief will leave my body.Continue reading “The Birds Have Flown – A Haibun”

Moonstruck – A Haibun

The moon appears in stages reminding us of life and our ever-changing journey.  At the start of this year I made decisions that will affect my life moving forward.  Pumped by my resolve the path was clear for me.  I expected resistance and experienced some bumps on the road to what I call my rediscovery This Friday IContinue reading “Moonstruck – A Haibun”

Clean Sweep – A January Haibun

Normally my mood would have been set back in December knowing the New Year was looming.  Historically January has been a difficult month for me as it represented family loss, illness and personal heartache.  This year however things will be different.  I decided at least a month ago that changes had to be made in my life andContinue reading “Clean Sweep – A January Haibun”

Chicken Soup For Whose Soul? – A Haibun

When I first met my husband I discovered he had a lot of food allergies. In particular, he was allergic to canola oil and wouldn’t you know it, just about every packet of food you pick up at the grocery has canola oil in its ingredients.  Whether it is sliced bread, a gourmet ready-to-cook-and-serve meal, aContinue reading “Chicken Soup For Whose Soul? – A Haibun”

Under My Umbrella – A Haibun

Under My Umbrella Although I live in sunny and warm Florida I was born and bred in beautiful rainy London.  I have now lived in the US longer than I lived in the UK but I am proud to regard both places as home. Living in England, an umbrella was like an appendage.  It was permanently withContinue reading “Under My Umbrella – A Haibun”

Starlight and Stars Bright – A Haibun

I lived in Dallas, Texas when my son was young. I remember we moved out of the city into the country when he was 9 years old. The big Texas sky is never-ending and at night the stars are amazing to watch. I remember those hot summer nights when my son would love to campContinue reading “Starlight and Stars Bright – A Haibun”

Endless Summer – A Haibun

It is 7:30 in the evening and the temperature is still 90° F. Obviously it was higher this afternoon and the heat index put it over 100° F.  I’m OK with that because I was brought up in grey and cold, rainy weather. However it is still Springtime and here in SW Florida we see theContinue reading “Endless Summer – A Haibun”