Next

It was a beautiful wedding. The impossible became probable and then miraculously was pulled off. There werw funny moments stressful moments. We had amazing women surrounding us as we pulled out all the stops in every way. I felt beauty all around me and in me. Luanna was stunning and her amazing smile!!! Oh that smile!!! I heard "The Morris's sure know how to throw a party." And "never moss a Morris wedding" more than a couple of times. Yes, i must agree my family (and extended family) know how to throw up a big event. As i sit here with a friend and a premeditated bottle of riesling (i had happened to see the lable and purchase for just this occasion) we talked about what came next.

next: is a statement
next: is a question
next: reminds us that

We always stand at a crossroads,
That we are all poets,
All philosophers,
The makers and keepers of our own dreams,

That we bring wine to our friends
That we might share both
Wine and words together,

Folded into a moment
on the edge of the next...

I Concur...

The Uses of Poetry

This was a day when I did nothing,
aside from reading the newspaper,
taking both breakfast and lunch by myself
in the kitchen, dozing after lunch
until the middle of the afternoon. Then
I read one poem by Zbigniew Herbert
in which he thanked God for the many beautiful
things in this world, in a voice so absurdly
truthful, the entire wrecked day was redeemed.

Harvey Shapiro
The Sights Along the Harbor: New and Collected Poems
Wesleyan University Press

Cutest nieces EVER

Ellie says "Mom! Take a picture of us! Two sweetpeas together!" ...I think she means two peas in a pod. :D
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Home Again!
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Aunty in Alaska

I walked in the door to screams and squeals "Aunty Nen!!!" Then we played hide and seek...I am such a sap when it comes to my nieces and nephews. They are incredible human beings and they daily bring sunshine and perspective to my life.




















Enter Willem Kade Melear

7lbs 11oz
red hair
longest toes ever

**swoon**

There was some bilirubin level issues at the beginning so it was touch and go there for a bit. He lost weight (down to 6 lbs 4 oz) and wouldn't poop...but now he is back to 7 lbs 4 oz and pooping galore...all is well that poops well!

We had a baby shower on Saturday. Kara and I had a great time making the cake. Cheryl did a wonderful job putting it all together. She had us puffy paint onesies!!! They turned out great. Margaret Zach and I took Willem to his first Basketball game. He slept through the entire game. (I wish I could have...) Since I am still on crutches (yes, again) I haven't gotten around much this trip but I have gotten to hold the baby. And that is why I came...to be an aunty. Here are some pics to tide you over to the next post...