Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Labyrinth

I had wanted comfort for so long, I thought I found it

Most people think the beginning is fun but to me it is a labyrinth 

Scary, unfamiliar, and full of pitfalls to navigate 

I’m always too much or not enough, unlovable in any state

But I stood with arms outstretched 

And for a moment, you were there

Eyes befitting of a deep soul

Calm when I was scared, steady when I was unsure 

I wanted a gentle love


But love never wants to be gentle with me

You learn to navigate by touch in the dark

Maybe thats why it was so easy to feel when you pulled away 

Those eyes could see everything except the good in me

It is hard to let go, even harder to beg

We were supposed to bask in each other’s warmth, not burn each other down 

That door takes two people to open

Two people who had both been alone too long

Too much and not enough 

Friday, April 26, 2024

Hang On

As I was driving home from the grocery store this little lizard flew up from the hood of my car and clung to the windshield. He made it all the way home with me. I was able to get this photo after the car was parked. That was probably the fastest it had ever moved. 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The Solar Eclipse of April 8th, 2024

Getting to see the partial solar eclipse at its peak at 3:03 pm from the post office in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Jasmine and the Clothesline

The beautiful blooming jasmine in my parent’s backyard.



Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Turning 10

Kobi turning ten years old. Always curious to see what I’m working on and not so patiently waiting for attention. 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games 2024

Another lovely day at the annual Scottish Highland Games.


 Emilio practicing his axe throwing.


Baby Shaylei all bundled up.


Myself, Judi, and Shaylei.


Myself with Judi, her husband Tico, Emilio, and Shaylei.


Pleasantly surprised to run into Malik, someone I know through the SCA with an incredible sense of humor.


Bennet and Joe, who I also know through the SCA, doing re-enactments. I finally got to prove to Emilio that my sword fighting friends are real.


Watching the Caber Toss. 


Ending the day with an adorable Highland cow.