gleanings

Phenomenal Woman

oxalis — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:54:06 GMT

This is a song from the chords of a powerful lady! woof! soo good. yummmy. Listen to Phenomenal Woman by Ruthie Foster on Rhapsody: http://play.rhapsody.com/ruthiefoster/thephenomenalruthiefoster/phenomenalwoman?lsrc=RN_im

The best Chicken soup ever!

oxalis — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:33:01 GMT

**Warning** this post contains a scene that might freak you out*** Look at those chickens above. foghorn & elvira? well our household decided to get some new babies, and despite our efforts to give them to a foster home, we couldn't , and the cycle of life barrelled on and on and we killed them. It was moderately traumatic, but ultimately profound to skin a chicken, clean it, pull out the innards with my hand in a still warm body. and then put it in the freezer, and the stew pot. foghorn was the survivor of at least 4 racoon attacks that took most of the chickens we have had over the years. She was a survivor. I loved the way she destroyed all the seed beds, and just wrecked the garden or wherever she decided to put her scratching energy. Elvira was a foster bird from someone who moved away. she was so pretty and kind of useless. she always followed foghorn's lead. upset when foghorn flew over the fence, and she couldn't figure out how to get out too. Over the last few months both girls were expanding their territory down the street. We'd come home in the afternoon, and they would be across the street, in the street, down the street. They always knew where home was, corralling them was easy. Since saturday i look out the window in the morning, and for a split second forget that they are gone and wonder where they are. then i remember i ate them. Foghorn made the best chicken dumplings stock I have ever had. thanks ladies. have fun at the seed bed in the sky. scratch up a worm for me!

tell me about your super powers

oxalis — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:01:09 GMT

In one of my tribes we were discussing this-- I want to know my family better. tell me about your super powers!! Here are mine -- feel free to expound on others you think folks have but don't know about yet! AFFIRMATIONS! MY 3 powers: 1. power to recognize & see the person behind the masks we hold in front of ourselves. especially useful with the hairy. 2. the power to love (yes even (especially) you). warts, issues and all! 3. power to teach people to fly in the dream world. (arms outstretched, 3 twists to the right, liftoff!)

how to recover from the flu -- your remedies needed!

oxalis — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:06:44 GMT

hey y'all i had the flu over christmas and finally my fever broke over the weekend, but now i'm having trouble just getting over it. i'm still feeling lousy. i'm taking some ginger tea and doing steam inhalations with eucalyptus/methol type oils. herbs to help remove the ever present mucus in my lungs and nozetrils? other ideas? you are wonderbar! charlita

all this water

oxalis — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:22:10 GMT

last year the kitchen ceililng leaked from all the water. this year my basement is flooding. that has never happened before. oh well. i love water. i am in awe of h20. and how it can find a way in where nothing else can. i love how it freezes, how it moves, how it swells, and evaporates. i've got chicken stock on the stove. soup tonight to warm my wet bones. my soul don't need no stinking umbrella.

nature boy

oxalis — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:34:42 GMT

There was a boy a very strange enchanted boy They say he travelled very far, very far over land and sea. A little shy and sad of eye but very wise was he. And then one day One magic day he came my way And though we spoke of many things fools and kings this he said to me, "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return." --Nat King Cole

Casabianca -- Elizabeth Bishop

oxalis — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:07:56 GMT

----------------------------------------------------- Love's the boy stood on the burning deck trying to recite "The boy stood on the burning deck." Love's the son stood stammering elocution while the poor ship in flames went down. Love's the obstinate boy, the ship, even the swimming sailors, who would like a schoolroom platform, too, or an excuse to stay on deck. And love's the burning boy. ----------------------------------------------------- -this poem references the original by Felicia Hemans, a common poem children were made to memorize. Happy Valentine's Day. Happy Oregon State becomes a state day. Read the poem at least 3 times. then respond to the topic of love. hugs, charlita

invisible

oxalis — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:00:21 GMT

here's a question for you...i'll tell you if you tell me what do you like about your life? does anyone visit this thing anymore?? just to see if anyone sees me...wonders what i'm doing.....has any interest in my interests....or thinks i am boring....

Seahawks go to Superbowl!

oxalis — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:59:46 GMT

I know folks will be surprised, but this year i am all about football! Growing up in a Seattle suburb, our family was always watching football. I admit to loving it when i was a teenager, and growing out of it in college -- to some extent -- and despising it in my activist years -- but now, all year long, i've been excited -- and now they are going to the superbowl -- it's very exciting! I feel nostalgic and proud -- Even the original quarterback that i grew up with is the quarterback coach! -- it feels like the cubs going to the world series ( and yes i love baseball too, but i'm somehow not as shy about that)!! Plus, even though the seahawks have the MVP, and a star quarterback-- when they play and 3 receivers make touchdowns, the MVP makes 1, and the defense makes 2, you get the feeling they are a whole team, sharing the glory, working together in collaborative way that really shines through beyond the advertisements, the flash and even paul allen-- and of course that is what i love. If people want to come over to Superbowl sunday at the Umatilla House --- give a call. We are surely celebrating!!

My Pirate Name

oxalis — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:20:49 GMT

Iron Charity Kidd A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr! Take the quiz and get yer own! http://www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate/

found a little grace

oxalis — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 01:42:08 GMT

DANCE FOR THANKS once upon a time, a wise person said: every day we must dance if only in our minds why do we dance? because we are happy to be alive so everyday we must dance; to say thank you god thank you for life. EULOGY there is no death, there is only birth and birth and birth and birth consider the trees that allow the birds to perch and fly away without calling them back. if your heart can be like a tree, you'll be close to the way. when the multitude laughs at you, you are blessed i depart as air i shake my white locks at the runaway sun, i bequeath my self to the dirt to grow from the grass i love. if you want me again look for me under your boot soles. you will hardly know who i am or what i mean but i shall be good health to you nevertheless. missing me one place, search another i stop somewhere, waiting for you. ::transcribed both from "six feet under" episode

the country fair

oxalis — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:38:40 GMT

my most favorite year yet in veneta. this year has taken me to the most debilitating places i've been in my life -- and today i feel more myself - my true loving heart self than any day i can remember. bless-ed life. it changes! thanks to all who have nourished my spirit and been holding space for me in my hard times -- looking forward to laughing out loud with you!