She was, despite it all, tonight feeling of pretty darn good CHEER. Admittedly, there was much that could SPOIL it all and throw her back into a MOODY, despairing cycle again. But, no, not today. Today was for recognizing some good things, nodding to her growing community and celebrating those connections. People she had KNOWN for years were now showing up and engaging to make things better. It feels good to work together to push back against the horrible things. And it’s ABOUT time this started happening. She is clear that she hasn’t even reached her QUOTA of connecting yet — oh yes, she thought, we are the river, and we don’t need to be the dam. We are getting organized for real, and things will change for the better.

Georg’ann

She prepared the GUEST room.
Lotion, calming pillow
scent to spray, if desired,
into softest sheets.
First spring TULIP, yellow,
in a vase by the bedside.
QUART of fresh farm milk
for morning granola
and afternoon tea.
Kindness always replenishing.
No QUOTA being filled.

Heather