My last post while I take a time to relax, renew and refuel. I'll be offline for awhile so here are a few images from my 2020.

I began 2020 sending out favorite poems via snail mail while healing from surgery--- to bring some kind thoughts and good cheer.

I end this holiday week with this poem I discovered last night. 2020 was challenging for all but I've heard from so many of you about the bright bits of encouragement you found along the way. Thank you for all the kindness you have shown me as we gathered here via my website.

Peace to you all during this holiday season and may we all have a happier New Year.

"The Laughing Heart"

your life is your life

don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.

be on the watch.

there are ways out.

there is light somewhere.

it may not be much light but

it beats the darkness.

be on the watch.

the gods will offer you chances.

know them.

take them.

you can’t beat death but

you can beat death in life, sometimes.

and the more often you learn to do it,

the more light there will be.

your life is your life.

know it while you have it.

you are marvelous

the gods wait to delight

in you.

-- by Charles Bukowski