It's in

black and white.

I had to look.

I had to read it.

I had to write it.

I had to sort it.

It took me all night.

There it is

in black and white.

It hardly hurt.

I knew it.

I had to see it

for myself.

I saw it.

Can't refute it.

Crystal clear

black and white.

No more gray.

Just the way

I thought it.

Can't sweet talk it away.

Can't erase.

Can't deny.

Black and white

does not lie.

I still have whys

about the lies.

They'll go away

no more gray.

Hip-hip hooray.

Sometimes...

start is the same as finish

steps back move you forward

students teach teachers

helpers get help

wrong is right

away feels like h-o-m-e

distance closes gaps

it is what it can't be

one thing is everything

cats growl

love hates

strength is a weakness

winter can be hot

stories become reality

reality is fiction

Monday is Funday

waiting is better than waiting

there is entirely here

dreams come upon waking

six days are an eternity

time stands still

BUT

less is never more

silence never calms

embers never cool

games are never fun

forgotten is never remembered

asleep is never awake

partial is never complete

absent is never present

broken is never fixed

summer is never icy

sweet is never sour

truth never lies

deep is never shallow

now is never tomorrow

yesterday is never today

hi is never bye

forever is never always

memories are never forgotten

links are never broken

wrong is never right

time never stops

Words, words, words

The power of a word

is not in its length

or its definition

or even its meaning

The power of a word

is sometimes

the mere fact

of its origination.

Lessons

Today I taught a child a few things. Things that will never help her pass a test, pass a Regents exam or even graduate high school. But, these things will, I think, give her a richer life nonetheless.

Tonight, we went to a play at the lake. Afterwards, we walked down the breakfront I had explored that morning. We found a small path that snaked down into the shallow water. She saw the seaweed and said, with a squinched up nose, "What's that?" I told her it was seaweed, a plant that grows in the water.

I boldly walked right in, picked some seaweed up and said, "Do you believe people are afraid of seaweed? It's just a plant that grows in the water." She walked in the water slowly, avoiding the seaweed as best she could. I started looking for seashells and cool rocks, and she followed suit. I tied up my sundress to keep it from getting wet and began following her "oooh's" and "Look at this," and "Come under here's."

By the end of our exploration, she had collected some rocks and seashells, and my dress was more than a little damp. On the way out of the water, she grabbed a bunch of seaweed, draped it over her arms and said, "It's just a plant that grows in water." I taught her how to love the water, not be afraid of green stuff, and to always be on the lookout for simple treasures. She taught me that not only is it okay for a grown-up to get their clothes wet, it's just as fun as when you're a kid.

This Morning

Prayers answered in the strangest of ways. Waking extra early this morning, ready for work and still having an hour to kill, I decide to take a drive to tonight's theater location. God, you stunned me again. The wind, the waves, the sun reflecting on the water, the view. All these things, assured me that you know what you're doing. Whatever your plan is, you've already got it all figured out. Thank you for the reassurance on a day when I really needed it.

My horoscope for today

Too freakin funny.

Your horoscope for July 28, 2010

You are probably looking and feeling especially attractive today, --------, so don't be surprised if strange men stare at you when you're out in public. Romantic partners are especially vulnerable to your sudden glamour. Don't be too proud to take advantage of it! Plan a romantic evening! On a more mundane note, this is a good day to benefit from reading, studying, or taking a class, as your mind is especially acute. Have a great day!

Your lovescope for July 28, 2010

There is plenty of excitement around, with today's astral energy at play. This could be the day when you get to become more deeply involved with someone who has been on the verge of committing themselves, but has nevertheless chosen to remain just out of reach. Perhaps it is all that extra passion in the air, and the fact that neither of you can hold back your feelings any longer!

The attractive part, I believe. The whole vulnerable and commitment and romantic evening part is PURE Bullcrap.

Why Can't You Be?

And he said, "I love you."
And she said, "Show me with just 1 thing."
And he said, "I promise."
And she said, "I love you for that."
And he said, "Just a pinch?"
And she said, "Anything for you,"
And he said, "How 'bout a ride?"
And she said, "Anything to see you."
And he said, "I've got everything I need."
And she said, "Just 1 thing."
And he said nothing.