Love Poem, by Audre Lorde Speak earth and bless me with what is richest make sky flow honey out of my hips rigid as mountains spread over a valley carved out by the mouth of rain. And I knew when I entered her I was high wind in her forests hollow fingers whispering sound honey…
Author: Lisa or Li
mother, grandmother, gardener, observer of nature, reader, writer, learner, bicyclist, woman who runs with the wolves, lover of music, philosophical daoist. Welcome.
The Heart of the Uprising in Minneapolis, by Luke Mogelson — Rise Up Times
Lengthy, detailed, UNBIASED reporting on Minneapolis over a period of time, from the first riots at ground zero to at least June 7. If you want the nitty gritty from a journalist who was there, this is one to read. “It’s not just about George Floyd,” she told me. “It’s about all the unseen…
Movies, Movies, Movies! #37 June 16, 2020
Welcome to another installment of Movies, Movies, Movies! There are only 4 movies this week, as I’ve been binge-watching Season 2 of Rake. But! The local library system is up and running again, doing curbside service as of Monday. Today I pick up 3 movies and drop off 6 that have been on lockdown with…
Tick Tock Tuesday #36 — You’ll be on my mind…
Mr. Bump talks this week about songs he thinks of when he thinks of a past lover. After I’d had a really bad breakup back in 2001 and thought I’d never love anyone else, I stepped into the dating scene again. The man I met was not Mr. Right, but he was Mr. Right Now…
#Haikai Challenge #143: Choose-your-own Summer Kigo — one night in June
short cool night wellspring mists settle frogs huddle in the mud the silver kimono falls from her warm shoulders Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: Write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to the summer (or winter) kigo that you select…
#FFFC 70 — Please be seated.
I jumped the train just as it rolled away from the station. The conductor’s frown as he collected the fare turned into a smile with a $5 tip. I’d never seen the train so full as today. There must be a special event in the city drawing suburbanites in. Not a seat to be…
Voted sexiest cinema ad of all time
I’m not sure where I was on the internet when first seeing this commercial, but I sure as heck never forgot it. If you are squeamish about watching sexy women in lingerie, please skip the video. If you aren’t, you can thank me for finding it again and sharing it here. Agent Provocateur…
Tao-Talk 