parenting problems
don’t end when the kids grow up
(they can still break you)
childhood
Colorado Born and Bred
Berthoud Pass driving
sisters learn two years apart
same day, different face
Evergreen for Everyone
a cold, windy morn
finding our legs on the ice
that waits for winter
Dirty Bingo
White Elephant win
with every Bingo chiste
bringing laughter, joy
Christmas Traditions
they’re all grown up now
even their cookies have grown
in their perfection
Christmas Cookies
he’s no idea
what he’s got himself into
with these crazy girls
cookies are cookies.
we will cut, bake, decorate.
’cause it’s what we do.
arms, metal, ginger:
what is a holiday scent?
molasses. that’s it.
and soft-spun sugar
ready to perfect Christmas
with gingerbread sweets.
COVID Birthday
ice-cold Tuesday night
(ice skating on a weeknight?)
icing on the cake
we must stay outside
we must wear masks, be cautious
we must learn to live
all out of the house?
all the teens out together?
all the miracles
the boy taught himself
the boy had never skated
my boy taught himself
Never Gets Old
almost all love skis
and that’s enough for today
that, and fresh powder
The Tree Savior
some rough beginnings
can end in the perfect way
for a perfect day
Hard Work Pays Off
the best mail ever
with a scholarship of hope
to fulfill her dreams
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