Monday, June 29, 2009

...going, going, gone...

summer
lasted
a week.
59
and
rain
today.
more for the next
three days.
so
who
was it
out
there
who complained
it was too
hot.
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

...6.28.09...

a year ago,
after first cutting,
i did a tribute to my
grandpa herm
on high button shoe.
i wrote of the memories
i have of doing hay with my grandpa.
i spoke of how he never called me to say
"are you ready"
i would just hear the tractor start, i would just know
and i would wait until the tractor, hay baler and wagon
pulled into the yard.
it was always the hottest day of the week
when the hay was ready.
i was pretty stubborn, at times,
if i was going to be out in the sun...i was going to get a tan...
i usually baled hay in a halter top, which left me with
lots of scraps and scratches... lots of chafe sticking
to my sweaty body...
but tan.
i love those memories that came back,
every year,
at this time.
we no longer do the hay.
there is no longer a baler
that shoots the bale to you.
this baler is round and it just leaves the bale in the field.
ah, progress...
but never the less...
the smell,
the sounds,
of the field being cut,
the windrows,
the baling process.
it's all right here...
in my mind.
in my heart.
forever.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

...rocking chair...


My Rocking-Chair
by Robert William Service
When I am old and worse for wear
I want to buy a rocking-chair,
And set it on a porch where shine
The stars of morning-glory vine;
With just beyond, a gleam of grass,
A shady street where people pass;
And some who come with time to spare,
To yarn beside my rocking-chair.
Then I will light my corn-cob pipe
And dose and dream and rarely gripe.
My morning paper on my knee
I won't allow to worry me.
For if I know the latest news
Is bad,--to read it I'll refuse,
Since I have always tried to see
The side of life that clicks with glee.
And looking back with days nigh done,
I feel I've had a heap of fun.
Of course I guess that more or less
It's you yourself make happiness
And if your needs are small and few,
Like me you may be happy too:
And end up with a hope, a prayer,
A chuckle in a rocking-chair.
i will not think back on my corn cob pipe...
but i will reflect
back
on how simple things made me
happy...
like sitting in my rocking chair.
just BE.
robin.
today is saturday...
today is SSS...
please join in the fun...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

...gratitude...

it is with
great
pleasure
that
i
tell you...
that it is much
too warm
to sit at the computer...
*********************
gratitude is the fairest blossom
which springs from the soul.
~henry ward beecher
here's to sight, smell, sound, touch, taste-
the sensational experiences of being alive.
~the awe-manac:
a daily dose of wonder
just BE.
robin.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

...after the rain...

we had a wonderful little soaker rain when i got home from work tonite.
we sat on the porch and enjoyed the rain.
then we were greeted by sun again...and you guessed it...out come the camera
for
one
still
frame.
...reflection of the clouds, in a puddle, on the steps...
.reflection of the tree and clouds in the birdbath.
.i
love
one
still
frame.
i
love
rain showers.
i
love
the
after shower
sun.
i
love
family.
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

...6.21.09...

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of ages,
The power of the eagles’ flight,
The joy of a spring morning,
The faith of a mustard seed,
And the depth of a family need.
Then God combined these qualities
And there was nothing more to add.
He knew his masterpiece was complete
And so he called it DAD. ~unknown
...to the two most favorite "dads" in my life...
and to all of the fathers...Happy Father's Day.
welcome to coffee hour.
welcome to this Sunday morning.
just BE.
robin.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

...varied and enchanting...

beautiful
and
graceful,
varied
and
enchanting,
small
but
approachable,
butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life.
and
everyone
deserves
a
little
sunshine.
~jeffery glassberg
and with sunshine...
we have shadows.
head over to Hey Harriet
for more shadow shots!!
just BE.
robin.

Friday, June 19, 2009

...us...

...sweet 16...



When you feel afraid,
When you lose your way,
I'll find you,Just try to smile,
and dry your eyes,
I will bring back the moon into your skies.
And ever you will,
remember darling,
I'll be there to:
Say to you
I'll promise you
I'll promise to
Comfort you and say to you
Darling, I'll be there just for you.
There's so much to learn,
And when you want me
Then I'll show you,
And through the years,
You'll always be
The lullaby in the heart of the child in me.
Whenever you will,
remember darling
I'll be there to
Say to you
I'll promise you
I'll promise to
Comfort you and say to you
Darling, I'll be there just for you.
Hold it, feel it,
Music is in your heart.
When you need it,
Just keep listening,
Let it sing, Let it sing
Though you've grown away
No matter how you'll change
I'll know you.
And when you tire of life alone,
There will always be one sure way back home
Just turn on the quiet,
And you close your eyes
And listen inside(unconditional)(unconditional)(unconditional)
I'll be there to sing to you,
I promise you,I promise to
Comfort you
And sing to you.
And darling,
I'll be there,
Anytime, and anywhere,
Sarah...we'll be there just for you.
Happy Birthday Angel!!
Love you much...
mom and dad
~lyrics from kenny loggins

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

...turkey drinkin'...

turkey drinking from the bird bath...
does
it
get
better
than
this?
a
simple
way
to
make
you
smile
and
start
your
day
out
right.
just BE.
robin.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

...tilda's porch...

tilda mustered
together
the
gumption
to clean
her porch
today.
i mean
take
everything
off
scrub
the siding
and deck
kind of cleaning.
much less
went back on.
these photos
show what i
could take
without getting
the excess stuff and
cleaning supplies in the
photo.
more photos later once
the porch is
just
the
way
she
wants
it.
afternoon coffee
was
shared
and we partook
in the most mouth-watering
beer bread every!!!
it's from tastefully simple
(thanks tina!!)
it was a great day to
just BE.
robin.