after ike

there is still much to do
though the hurricane is through
and now the sky is blue
and there has been no rain for two
or more weeks. There are quite a few
projects going on that have grew
out of a need for things we once knew
as commonplace. Now the common view
is limbs, fences and shingles blown askew.
So as we clean and help others to
reclaim what they can or get something new
we see neighbors helping each other stay true
to the spirit we all knew
and know that we will all come through

traffic buildup

the traffic has really gotten bad
and it seems to be driving folks mad

with traffic lights out
and so many folks about

it is like a mad house on the streets
and where every intersection meets

a four way stop is now in place
so it is little more than a snail's pace

getting there and back again
and we don't know when that will end

yes, we are all trying to be courteous drivers
and keep our wits about us as survivors

we will be happy when it all comes back online
which may not be until Thanksgiving time

staying through the storm

we did not go
the wind did blow
we were frightened so
we tried to stay down low
everything we did safely stow
the hurricane seemed to be our foe
we have learned a lot and now we know
that even a Cat 2 storm can shake the status quo

Ike

Ike is headed for the coast
and it looks like we will soon be host

to his power, fury and rage
and his landfall will make front page

we are trying to decide whether to stay or leave
the media tries to make us believe

that there is no way to safely stay
and if we do we will surely pay

but we have stayed before and may again
we just have to prepare and have a plan

which is what we will be working on today
and then we'll see if we go or stay

so we will hoard water and canned goods
just like we know we should

we'll board up the windows nice and tight
and pray we make it through tomorrow night

keep us in your thoughts and prayers
and we'll soon let you know how we fare

tiny footprint

looking back in time
can be bittersweet

and looking ahead can
help make ends meet

knowing where you've been
and where you want to go

helps keep everything in perspective,
helps to keep an even flow

kids big and small can do the same
and often find such delight

in seeing how much they have grown
in brains, body and might

my son happened upon a tiny footprint
of his from so long ago

he had to compare where he was to see how much
room there had been to grow

all my blogs

so many blogs
and so little time

from making a list
to making a rhyme

sharing what's new
with each new day

and spending time with
family to learn and to play

finding out what I
did not know

and telling of places
I wish I could go

loving blogging
and blogging a lot

my children are
my gardening plot


making my way
through the ABC's

and sharing with you
all of these!

upward blogging

I wanted to find
a way to impress

while using a certain
theme from wordpress

I want to keep that
particular design

but have found that it's outdated,
I may have to resign

it and find a newer one
that I can fiddle with

and add what I want when I want
like a professional blog smith

once I get up and going
I think more doors will open

so I'll keep alert and
never stop hopin'

that one day my blogs
will make more money

and I think they will-
a thought sweet as honey