The content reflects on the emotional landscape of Christmas, blending nostalgia, sorrow, and joy. It highlights Colleen’s efforts in preparing for the holiday season amid challenges, cherishing memories of loved ones, and expressing gratitude for special relationships. The piece captures the essence of love, reflection, and the true meaning of Christmas.
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Wing and a Prayer
This week, Colleen reflects on challenges faced during January while balancing work and self-care, incorporating personal poetry and the phrase “two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Winter Wine
Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on a snowy week, describing the warmth of winter wine amidst the cold and impending storm. As tax season looms, she humorously shares her pet peeve: whining, highlighted by a long-standing sign in her laundry room. She wishes friends a safe and warm weekend.
Comforts of Home
The author reflects on the daily grind and blessings of life while looking forward to the comforts of home. Despite work challenges, she finds joy in simple moments, such as sipping wine with her partner and watching a spring sunset. She also shares her active week and positive outlook amid rain.
Ode to a Trucker
The poem “Ode to a Trucker” reflects on the open road and the challenges of long journeys. The author also shares personal updates and reflections on their hectic work schedule. The piece pays homage to truckers and relates the theme of being stuck to the struggles of daily life.
The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind I crawl out of bedincessant alarm blaringat the break of dawn Hours grind by slowlyhunched over the computerendless to-do list I’m working to liveor am I living to workretirement evades Taking my chancesmy feet moving with purposebut I’m getting tired Driving in the darklosing myself in musicmy evening commute Now I seeContinue reading “The Daily Grind”
The Whispering Wind
The Whispering Wind When night falls with pain and sorrowand I’m feeling cold and hollow,in the midst of anxiety,the whispering wind comforts me. Hear the caress of windchime ringsas the lonely mockingbird sings.While pondering my destiny,the whispering wind comforts me. Now as my restless spirit roams,guide me to my heavenly home,and when the rain fallsContinue reading “The Whispering Wind”
Ode to Elly
Blogophilia 50.3 Topic: “There is no “I” in Team” Bonus Points: (Hard, 2pts): mention a Maya Angelou quote (Easy, 1pt) : incorporate a unique use for honey Final date to post: February 12th, 2011 GMT midnight Final date to post ALL GUESSES: February 15th, 2011 GMT midnight Ode to Elly I read the newsContinue reading “Ode to Elly”
Colleen Keller Breuning 