by kimhyland | Nov 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Emy and I live in different stratospheres. Operate from opposite paradigms. Speak different languages. When she asked earlier this week about having some friends over to celebrate her birthday with a bonfire, I said sure. “Some” friends. I picture a...
by kimhyland | Nov 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
I learned to stay out of malls as a newlywed. Considering I worked in one it wasn’t easy. At first it seemed like a dream job. A beautiful gift shop full of things our young budget could not afford. But at least I could look. And if I got to wrok early or stayed...
by kimhyland | Nov 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
I am very happily married. No, it’s not perfect. But I am so happy. Content. Thankful. In the days leading up to our wedding, I could find no fault in Jeff. And God help the person who tried to tell me otherwise. Of course I knew he wasn’t perfect, but it...
by kimhyland | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Like Pentecost Tongues of fire alight top trees Blazing red Orange enflaming Broad grey backdrop Sky But this fire burns downward And in Tips of leaves like wicks Flicker of a flame That consumes And grows Until It EXPLODES Wind swept leaves A fire that flies All the...
by kimhyland | Nov 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m finding it’s pretty impossible to give thanks and complain at the same time. One or the other crowds the other out, and I have to choose which attitude to wear. Giving thanks for . . 22. How this thanks-giving makes me more aware of my grumbling....