WeaverRose

Cinderella

2009-04-20T18:24:00.003-04:00

The Cinderella I learned as a girl was not the Disney Cinderella.
My stepmother was much fiercer and more cruel.
She cut off her daughter's toes and heel to fit the glass slipper.
My stepsisters didn't accept failure when the slipper didn't fit.
They embraced mutilation to gain the prince.

I too wanted to be Cinderella but, in truth, I was a stepsister.
I cut off my belly laughs in favor of more melodious tones.
I cut off my desire and forgot what I wanted.
I cut off my hunger and food lost its savor.
I cut off my ambition and became content with my lot.
I cut off my pride and stood in the background.
I cut off my anger and smiled and smiled.

But, by God, I still have my feet.
I will walk back and retrieve my discarded parts.
I will stitch me back together.
I will be whole again.

WeaverRose - April 20, 2009

2009-02-07T10:24:00.000-05:00

"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

Winter Birdnest at Night

2008-12-11T10:20:00.002-05:00

Winter Birdnest

2008-12-10T23:31:00.001-05:00

The Boss Chronicles

2008-12-05T11:20:00.004-05:00

At work today I purchased printer cartridges today from LaserMonks, a Trappist monk outfit that re-manufactures printer cartridges to raise funds to support themselves and good works. You might be wondering what this has to do with anything, but the boss insists that we always pay the lowest possible price for everything and that I spend whatever time it takes to find the lowest price. Soooo, I found that the LaserMonks are a nickle cheaper than the outfit he was all impressed with and has urged me to use. So this is rebellion for me - being faithful to the "cheapest price" mandate, but finding a totally off the wall, unexpected supplier just to weird him out. So I'm laughing and enjoying this way too much. You see what I am driven to. It would be kinda sad if it weren't so fun.

More Light on the Economic Crisis

2008-11-17T14:27:00.003-05:00

I found this video makes sense of my individual experience in the context of the wider trends and movements of the economy.

Sweet Sophie

2008-05-20T12:00:00.002-04:00

When I pet my lovely cat
she has the softest fur.
I wonder as I hold her close
Do I feel soft to her?

WeaverRose
Spring 2008

Long Live The King!

2008-05-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

If the lion is the King of Beasts
cousin Petie is a prince.
He holds his head so regally
in cool magnificence.

WeaverRose
Spring 2008

Cat Baths

2008-05-10T12:00:00.000-04:00

When her feet get stinky
and wrinkle up your nose,
Sophie licks her paws
and bites between her toes.
That's how a cat takes a bath
as everybody knows.

WeaverRose
Spring 2008

Waxing Poetic Over Cats

2008-05-05T22:39:00.006-04:00

Sophie & my toes.

Sometimes I wish I was a cat
but I really don't know how
to say all that I want to say
with just one word: meow.

WeaverRose
Spring 2008

Flying

2008-03-02T14:34:00.006-05:00

Twirling on her butt on the hardwood floor
as her sister grips her hair and runs.
Quickly it happens, like water dancing,
and the hug that follows is just as fast.

WeaverRose, March 2008

Here's my new favorite website

2008-01-23T17:04:00.000-05:00

Government is Good

Why Act To Prevent Climate Change?

2008-01-21T12:38:00.000-05:00

It's a good question. Here's one answer.

Friday Cat Blogging - Where I'd like to be right now

2007-06-01T09:17:00.000-04:00

Hi Eden
This is a picture of Sophie sleeping on my pillow. She likes to sleep with me in the winter when it's cold. Petie likes to sleep on Jim's legs.

Perfection

2007-05-12T21:43:00.000-04:00

What is perfection and
how is it attained?

I used to know this.
I knew the policies,
and the guidelines.
I knew the rules and regulations.
I knew the black of it,
and the white of it.
I knew all of the do's
and all of the don'ts.

But I've lost my certainty.

Now, when I look into the mirror
or look into your eyes
and see that I would change nothing,
That is perfection.

For Mom on Mother's Day
WeaverRose
May 2007

Friday Cat Blogging - A Bridge Called My Legs

2007-04-27T14:29:00.000-04:00

Petie and my DH.

Friday Cat Blogging - the Don't Bother Me Edition

2007-02-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

Parting

2007-02-21T09:57:00.000-05:00

I've heard that everything happens for a reason,
That it's time to get on with my life.
I'm supposed to fight it,
Not let it beat me.

But there is no enemy here.
No foe to conquer
Nor victory to be won.
There is only me
Enduring loss.

WeaverRose
February 2007

Winter

2007-02-03T14:32:00.000-05:00

What can I say about winter that a thousand poets
haven't said before?
Shall I mention the bitterly cold air?
The snow that muffles sound?
The branches of trees stark against the colorless sky?
My bed warmed by my beloved and a cat?
What can I say about winter that a thousand poets
haven't said before?
That I love my life this winter day.

WeaverRose
February 2007

Discussing The Relationship

2007-01-31T11:29:00.000-05:00

We're working too long, she said.
We don't have enough time together, she said.
There's precious little joy around here these days, she said.
Now I know that it's half my fault and half yours, she said.
But I'm mad at you for your half.

Weaver Rose
January 2007

Baptism

2007-01-29T09:42:00.001-05:00

The Church welcomes you little one,
With your small head bobbing,
Your eyes lighting on this, then that.
The Priest intones the words of the ritual,
Pouring holy water,
Calling a baby to faith and obedience.

But as she rests on her mother’s shoulder
Listening to her voice
And gazes at her father’s face
Listening to his voice
She takes the offered hand
And draws them into her life.

WeaverRose
January 2007

Aunt Virginia's Carrot Cake

2007-01-29T09:41:00.001-05:00

Combine in a large bowl

Sugar and flour
Baking powder to lift it up
Exotic cinnamon
Savory salt
Earthy carrots
Shining oil
Toothsome walnuts
Candied fruit and
Eggs, complete in themselves.

Bake a long, long time
first fast
then slow.

Then share this sustaining cake all around,

As hearty and rich and sweet
as the embrace of the absent baker.

WeaverRose
January 2007

Fall in Michigan (haiku)

2007-01-29T09:41:00.000-05:00

The summer sun fades
And chlorophyll disappears
True colors emerge

WeaverRose
October 2006

Toothpaste

2007-01-29T09:40:00.000-05:00

This weekend I noticed I will soon need a new tube of toothpaste. I considered using my DH's until the next shopping trip. This is why that is impossible.

Friday Cat Blogging (with poetry)

2007-01-29T09:38:00.002-05:00

Sophie

Saturday Morning

I lie down with book in hand
Ready to wander unknown worlds.
Sophie joins me
Nestled between my breasts,
Cheek resting against my cheek,
Whiskers tickling.
Breathing.
Purring.
Tilting her head to expose the perfect place to scratch.
Body curled around the hand that caresses her belly.
It is impossible to read
but she is unconcerned.
It would never occur to her
to do other than that
which is cat
to do.

WeaverRose
October 2006