Monthly Archives: May 2012

Weekly Photo Challenge: Blue – Again

Posted on May 16, 2012 by grandawn

The grass seed is blue so you can see where you’ve spread it.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Blue

Posted on May 15, 2012 by grandawn

This is a “blue” baby.

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It’s a Matter of Color

Posted on May 14, 2012 by grandawn

  The white trainer Cannot hire the black lawn professional for her yard The brown manager Cannot hire the white trainer for a job The red artist Cannot order art supplies from the brown manager The yellow art dealer Cannot buy the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by grandawn

I decided it would be fun to post pics from the past of three of the women in my family to whom I want to say “Happy Mother’s Day” today. To Mother: To 1st Daughter with 1st Grandchild born 2000 … Continue reading →

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The Race

Posted on May 12, 2012 by grandawn

Her gait is awkward Progress is laborious Straining to focus on the target Stumbling as she manipulates her body down the track Determination evidenced in each muscle of her face and body She hears the words of encouragement The cheers … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unfocused

Posted on May 11, 2012 by grandawn

In 2010, my two loving daughters took me to New York City to celebrate my 60th birthday. We were able to be there on my birthday. We literally “ran” all over NYC that day. Then, that night, after attending the matinee of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Together

Posted on May 11, 2012 by grandawn

This was, actually, the photo challenge for last week, but these pictures so fit that challenge. Yesterday, in my attempt to circumvent the pity party to which I had succumbed, I continued volunteering at the Oklahoma Special Olympics at Oklahoma State University. … Continue reading →

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When You Feel Sorry for Yourself. . .

Posted on May 10, 2012 by grandawn

Okay – I have to admit it – I’ve been having quite a pity party since I got the word in March that I was being hit by a company-wide layoff. I had worked for the company almost five years … Continue reading →

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Waves

Posted on May 9, 2012 by grandawn

  As the waves lap endlessly over the beach, Small particles of sand are moved and carried away. So goes segments of the soul As the waves of doubt and fear Persistently advance and withdraw… Fragmenting the psyche Conveying away … Continue reading →

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Earthly Angels

Posted on May 8, 2012 by grandawn

  Amid the numbness and the chaos, Angels soon appear. Family and friends surround With words she needs to hear.   “You’re really smart.” “You have great skills.” “You’ll beat this, we feel sure.” “We’ll help you any way we … Continue reading →

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