mnflower2001's blog: "odds and ends"

Let life work its magic What lesson is this moment meant to teach you? What new insight, what new wisdom is here right now for you to discover? Look at where you are and how you've come to be at this point. Observe all that is happening in your world. Dive into your deepest feelings. Explore and consider the frustrations, the joys, the pains and the pleasures. All of it is seeking to tell you something. And the message is surely filled with rich meaning. Every little detail joins with all the others in a dance of profound proportions. Lovingly watch the motion, listen to the music, and take note of how it makes you feel. This very moment brings with it the power to change you for the better. Look, listen, feel, experience and let life work its beautiful magic on you. -- Ralph Marston

water falls and ice forms layer upon layer stifling, choking keeping me from feeling a frigid survival panic resides coiling amongst my insides a cold existence finding niches within the dark recesses of my being suffocation sets in as the ice builds causing pause icicle restriction stripping me of all resolve denying me peace limbs heavy with pressure breaking me down tears would be wasted at this point frozen upon my cheeks mocking me for the need to release the pressure storming inside always deliberately frozen

Character Flaw humanity breathes a quiet breath every day the weight of the world bears down tremors arise stifled momentarily by minutes of compassion these minutes interweave with the forsaken, degenerate souls causing them stifled breaths of reflection quiet... they act like we don't know this but their affinity for all things apathetic are contradicted regularly their existence remains steadfast that alone casts their shroud dare I say you might even see one crack a smile

COFFEE In the night, or In the light, we Brew and percolate The perfect plan. Without a fight, We drip into the boardroom, Taking our seats With little fanfare. Our aroma, our bitterness Entice you long before You see us. You hoard us, The Elixir of Life. Our accomplices never betray us: Orange juice and toast Are loyal minions to the end. Do not dare to separate us. Eggs and bacon try to outstage us. We walk in the black alone; Curiously you cajole us to Dance with your many lovers: Sugar, syrup, milk and soy. We hail from exotic climes. We are Sumatran, Columbian, Ethiopian. Can you not feel The spirits of our homeland? We carry the memories and Promises of distant shores. Whether Indonesia, Hawaii, Africa or South America, We cry out for fair-trade. Once, the Church banished us As the Devil's drink; Now, you covet us openly As currency of the world. Iced or hot, We are strong and bold. But always fresh. Christened Cappucino, Espresso, Cafe Latte or Americano, We answer your calls. We are roasted, Darkly, medium or lightly. And from the shadows, We keep the hours at bay. Yet it is unmistakably us: We linger, we endure. You eagerly await for us. We have a hold on you. This, our masterplan. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT You have the right to receive an excellent product. You have the right to a great price. You have the right to full replacement warranty. You have the right to great customer service.Anything you say,will be listened to and we will do our very best to take care of you. You have the right to speak to someone who knows batteries and who wants to help you. You have the right to come back again and again and again and leave with a great deal and plenty of smiles....You Battery Specialists(Julie Wellcome/Tracy Robinson)@TopRungEnterprises.

to break up the day. If we are honest, we have a lot more stressful days >>> than not. >>> >>> Here is your dose of humor... >>> >>> A. Follow the instructions to find your new name. >>> >>> B. Once you have your new name, put it in the subject box and forward it >>> >>> to friends and family and co-workers. >>> >>> Don't forget to forward it back to the person who sent it to you, so >>> they know you participated. >>> >>> And don't go all adult - a senior manager is now known far and wide as >>> Dorky Gizzardsniffer! >>> >>> The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants >>> And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dave Pilkey, in which the >>> evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names... So:- >>> >>> 1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New first >>> name: >>> >>> a = snickle >>> b = doombah >>> c = goober >>> d = cheesey >>> e = crusty >>> f = greasy >>> g = dumbo >>> h = farcus i = dorky >>> j = doofus >>> k = funky >>> l = boobie >>> m = sleezy >>> n = sloopy >>> o = fluffy >>> p = stinky >>> q = slimy >>> r = dorfus >>> s = snooty >>> t = tootsie >>> u = dipsy >>> v = sneezy >>> w = liver >>> x = skippy >>> y = dinky >>> z = zippy >>> >>> 2. Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half >>> of your new last name: >>> >>> a = dippin >>> b = feather >>> c = batty >>> d = burger >>> e = chicken >>> f = barffy >>> g = lizard h = waffle >>> i = farkle >>> j = monkey >>> k = flippin >>> l = fricken >>> m = bubble >>> n = rhino >>> o = potty >>> p = hamster >>> q = buckle >>> r = gizzard >>> s = lickin >>> t = snickle >>> u = chuckle >>> v = pickle >>> w = hubble x = dingle >>> y = gorilla >>> z = girdle >>> >>> >>> >>> 3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half >>> of your new last name: >>> >>> a = butt >>> b = boob >>> c = face >>> d = nose >>> e = hump >>> f = breath >>> g = pants >>> h = shorts >>> i = lips >>> j = honker >>> k = head >>> l = tush >>> m = chunks >>> n = dunkin >>> o = brains >>> p = biscuits >>> q = toes >>> r = doodle >>> s = fanny >>> t = sniffer >>> u = sprinkles >>> v = frack w = squirt >>> x = humperdinck >>> y = hiney >>> z = juice >>> >>> Thus, for example, George W. Bush's new name is: Fluffy Chucklefanny. >>>

fairy house nature hewn twigs and rocks natural building blocks pod's and thistles creating columns dragon fly windowpanes iridescent dancing light floating across little sprites forest floor brushed with pine sweeping motion delicate and divine carefully carpeted in soft pink thistle broad leaves for covered sleep bumble berry pillows rich and sweet please have a seat upon our mushroom stools be entertained by our buzzing bee hum Mr. cricket as he strums softly quacking Mr. wood duck acorn hats for tiny heads wispy dandelion fairy thread roly poly boots galore acorns, berries, nature's honey nectar fairy feast laid out in splendor babbling brook a serene sound filtering sun highlights crowns flower petals adorn this home making it pretty for magical fairies once this is built it must be blessed by little girl smiles little girl breath dancing circle hands bound true chanting "come we've built a treasure for you" fairy delights fairy dreams creating fantasy imaginary scenes JW The imagination must be ignited in every child...