Thank you to the person that left this behind for me to see

Four pinecones huddled on a concrete slab, a gift left by a stranger. Continue reading →

The Heart of Haiku Touched My Own Heart

Thank goodness for the uninterrupted plane ride this past week because I was finally able to finish Jane Hirshfield’s The Heart of Haiku.  It is an exquisite little book and will be joining others on my “Favorites” shelf.  Some highlights from it: In quoting Basho:  “But unless things are seen with fresh eyes, nothing’s worth writing … Continue reading →

Haiku from a Tiny Tea Cup

I shared lunch with my Grandma again this afternoon and we talked over a bowl of her hearty caldo de res and finished it off with some flan.  While the food is always wonderful, the time with her is most filling. 🙂 Today, she was talking about her trip to Japan and the beautiful tea … Continue reading →