today's song

is brought to you courtesy of my pain and sorrow:
For Miriam:


This woman's work
(Kate Bush)

Pray God you can cope . . .

I stand outside
This woman's work
This woman's world
Oooh, it's hard on the man
Now his part is over
Now starts the craft of the Father

I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left

I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
All the things I should've said that I never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things I should've given but I didn't

Oh darling make it go
Make it go away
Give me these moments back
Give them back to me
Give that little kiss
Give me your hand

I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a little strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a little strength left

I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
Of all the things we should've said that were never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things that you needed from me
All the things that you wanted for me
All the things I should've given but I didn't
Oh darling make it go away
Just make it go away now

thanksgiving

didja miss me?

well, I've been involved for the better part of this month in some off-sides nonsense that never should have existed and have been reeling from several family health issues that still continue.

But the point is that I'm back now, and I'm better than I was, and if I keep my nose clean, I'll be better tomorrow than I am today.

I'm thankful that I'm in my right mind.
I'm thankful that I can see through the games
of the tricksters sent to engage me in useless
distractions.
I'm thankful for friends who really care and
who really know how to pray.
I'm thankful for the times when I can be the
prayerful friend to someone else.
I'm thankful for each one who helps me see God.

now, I'm gonna bake a cake...