Introducing...Stella James Thompson

This is my beautiful granddaughter, Stella James Thompson... She was born January 27th, 2010.  She weighed 8 pounds, 13 oz.... She is two or three weeks old in this picture...  She is perfect.

Goal Met

Last year I decided to blog for a year... goal met.  Most of what I wrote was only interesting to me, however, I was fascinated to find out how much support there is in the blogosphere for creative endeavors, regardless of quality.  That was really nice.  And addicting.  
2010 is a new year.  I find the writing that fascinated me in 2009 is less interesting.  What fascinates me more now is the nonconformance, simplifying my life and creative endeavors that are not done with anybody's needs in mind but mine.
Soon I will have a new grandbaby, and I will live 2800 miles away from her, to say nothing of being so far from my daughter.   Something will have to happen in that area.
For now, I am still in Boise, waiting, waiting, and I miss my husband, my home, my dog....
What I write here is not interesting, but check out my links... there are really some great sites there. 

TWW - Karma

Karma Waits

you get what you deserve, mama warns,
karma hides under the bed, counting

to ten, to a million, waits, for tables to turn,
then delighted, jumps out, gotcha!

it will shout, deliver a finger-wagging lecture,
never, ever forget, I am always right behind you,

I see what you do, I hear what you think,
don’t cover your ears, there is no escape,

no, go away, I reply, you are not welcome,
but karma does not obey, our eyes lock,

a stare-down, within minutes I sag, guilt-
withered as always, I am first to look away

MYM November 2

Mural on the side of the Human Rights Education Center building in Boise.  The mural was apparently conceived and executed by a group of junior high students in 2008.   It is located next to a 'garden of quotes' called the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial.  I spent a very interesting and contemplative hour there recently.  It was really very nicely done.  I am not sure what Boise's connection to Anne Frank is, maybe she is just a symbol for their cause. 

Halloween - Boise

Was invited to a party with a 'murder' theme.  I went as 'the swine flu'.  Here is my picture, taken by Ryanne. I got the bizarre 'suit' in the robe department at the St. Vincent's.  You stick your feet out through 'cuffs' on the bottom.  It was warm though, and that was my main criteria.

Amanda's house was nice and spooky.

And this is Amanda and her mom.  Amanda was the host of the party, and Tracy is kindly sharing her home with me. 

TWW - Nightmare

Nightmare

sweet becomes sour
in the nightmare hour
thoughts incubate
fear, worry, hate
dreams twist and curl
hopes billow and whirl
much creative vanity
converts to insanity
‘til deep in the dark
a spark lights the way
a return from sleep's madness
to dawn of new day

MYM October 26th

One of my favorite fall color pictures, taken when I was walking on the NW path alongside the Boise river.  This part of the path is paved, and closer to downtown.  It was a gorgeous day, and the air was so crisp and clear.  Now it has started to get colder, and they are even predicting snow one night this week, although I'm hoping they are wrong.