i was looking for an excuse to quote the Grateful Dead
and say
'it's been a long strange trip"
but it's only partly true. has indeed been a goodly while since i've been home
but
it hasn't been strange. wonderful is closer to the mark.
+ + +
moments after the suitcase was dumped on the floor
it was claimed by its rightful owner
who promptly fell asleep on it
indicating it would not be going anywhere anytime soon
i'm back in the land where magpies gargle at dawn
sheep totter past my bedroom window complaining about nothing in particular
and strange new life-forms have taken over a cauldron
left to its own devices for nearly three months
happy holidays, dear readers
enjoy the Solstice
slip gently into that New Year
and maybe i'll see some of you on the other side...
well you 'll be seeing me on the other side !
ReplyDeletei'm counting on it.
DeleteMartha (right, I think?) has a subtle but firm approach. I'm glad your trip was more wonderful than strange. I'd like the idea of sheep tottering and complaining outside one's window... here, its ravens or crows or squirrel chatter at dawn.
ReplyDeletewelcome home India, have been traveling along with you via your posts, thanks for taking us all with you on your adventures. snuggle in to "home's" embrace and enjoy <3
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it back to your home safe and sound. I was just thinking about you and V and the 1st night here, sharing a good meal, me in my new couture India Flint froc. It was good. See you next year.
ReplyDeleteglad to see you made it home .
ReplyDeletelook forward to hearing more about your travels.
dear India,
ReplyDeletemany, many thanks
for your deeply rooted inspiration
you and your work
have infused my life and work
with discovery and wonder
for some time now...
but most especially
during my Mother's recent passing
processing
her glorious memorial flowers
generously infused with
the scent of eucalyptus...
slipping gently indeed
into the new
with heartfelt gratitude...
best wishes to you,
xox - eb.
dear Elizabeth
Deletethank YOU.
you stayed on the proper side of the road and made it home! yay. martha is a girl who knows what she wants, so you'd best pay attention. glad you're home safe.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing you a very restful and happy holiday season. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Cat is making sure you don't pack that suitcase for departure again. I will be thinking of your gargling magpies tomorrow at dawn when our bawling Hadedas wake me.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, we too are home, from a quickish trip to your home! Been in Sth Aust, travelled quite a bit this time, some amazing euc leaves found their way into my suitcase!! They will wait patiently till I'm free to play..
ReplyDeletehugs
Ahhh. Slipping into home. What a wonderful feeling. Enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteAhhh. Slipping into home. What a wonderful feeling. Enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteMay the Magpies welcome in Christmas Day and let you rest on January 1
ReplyDeletethey can warble any time they like
Deleteand when the full moon comes they WILL!
:o)
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ReplyDeletedearest india, that's because the word strange has no boundaries in nola, now or ever. will be easing through the open door in the treme. you'll be there.
ReplyDeleteyes. i WILL.
Delete>^**^<