Daily Archives: November 1, 2024

Boys in Black 

Posted on November 1, 2024 by whimsygizmo

They fill a whole row, in the back, all here in honor of the one up front – there in photoand spirit only.  I can see their younger selves in their faces,  in their shaky hands and stoic tears; can see the years of carpools and camo and … Continue reading →

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(These Words, These Woods)

Posted on November 1, 2024 by whimsygizmo

:: Before you leave, swirl seven sycamore leaves and leave three smallish twigs by that far tree as an offering for the sprites. Set the fireflies free. Then, encourage the moon to go on to bed. (Last one out turns out the lights.) ::

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After.

Posted on November 1, 2024 by whimsygizmo

So, before you go was there something I could have said to make your heart beat better? – Lewis Capaldi (for Hayden) :: You were in my carpool my heart my home from kindergarten and before,right at the center of camp chaos and all boy cacophony. My boy’s … Continue reading →

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