Haiku #59: NYE 2010

Two-thousand and ten
As it ends, pause to reflect
Breathe; prepare for now

Haiku #58: NYC

New York City day
Well, really a Brooklyn day
Made me feel alive!!

Haiku #57: meltdown

Emotions are raw
Almost cried at the bookstore
Made it to my car

Haiku #56: more for Marc

A late night haiku
Long day at the hospital
Keep the prayers coming

Haiku #55: Residuals of a Storm

Bright sunny morning
The wind whipping through the trees
Inside all is still

Haiku #54: blizzard?

Huge blizzard at home
Almost no snow where I am
Boo. Boo. Hiss. Hiss. Hiss!

Haiku #53: Christmas' ending

Christmas day winds down
Gifts all opened, food eaten
That's it for this year!

Haiku #52: A Jews Christmas Eve

Made Christmas dessert
Pretzels, kisses, m&m's
Yum. Yum. Stupid good!

Haike #51: More Strength

More positive thoughts
On the train into New York
Will bring strength closer

Haiku #50: Marc

Thinking strenghth for you
You have given me so much
I can give you this

Haiku #49: Solstice

Shortest day of year
Didn't seem so dark at five
In the home stretch now

Haiku #48: Here's to Health

Taken for Granted
It is easy to do. Don't.
Honor your good health

Haiku #47: Long Weekend

Some weekends feel short
A lot happened this weekend
This weekend felt long

Haiku #46: Ode to Supported Twist

Supported twist pose
Supported on bathroom floor
Thanks for the support

Haiku #45: Fingerless Gloves (Shout out to Melissa's Mom!)

In my home office
Can't type; fingers are ice cold
Don fingerless gloves!!

Haiku #44: Ouch

Tweaked my back today
Hard to get up off the floor
Deep breathing did help

Haiku #43: Restorative Yoga

To be supported
Bolsters, blankets and some warmth
It doesn't take much

Haiku #42: Tuesday night delight

Holiday Dinner
Then went to Eileen's
Greeted by delightful kids!

Haiku #41: People and Pets

One cat less this week
Pets are family members
Rest in Peace Shadow

Haiku #40: Day Forty

It takes forty days
To make something a habit
This is a habit.

Haiku #39: Still Here

Jillian's brownies
Ate them and didn't get sick
Woo hoo! She CAN bake!

Haiku #38: Jillian's Visit Day One

Jillian is here
Made her first batch of brownies
It is in the blood

Haiku #37: Thank You Scott

Dog sitting this week
Husband does the morning walk
So very thankful

Haiku #36: Last night of Chanukah

Latkes not yet made
That will be later this year
But the lights shine bright

Haiku #35: Typo Confusion (and 7th night of Chanukah!)

"...we have to move mast...."
Means what? Are we on a boat?

Ohhhh.....not mast but fast!!!

Haiku #34: Sixth Night of Chanunkah

Holiday Season

Putting things in perspective
What really matters?

Haiku #33: Fifth Night of Chanukah

Was up in Boston
Spent the day at the BI
Luckily all's well

Haiku #32: Fourth Night of Chanukah

A light shines brightly
My new LED dive light!
The menorah too

Haiku #31: Third Night of Chanukah

Not all gifts are big
Eight big gifts would be too much
But a nettie pot?  :-)

Haiku #30: Second Night of Chanukah

Festival of Lights

It came too early this year

Still like nightly gifts!

Haiku #29: First Night of Chanukah

Happy Chanukah
Eight Days of candles and lights
Light the Menorah

Editor's note: Today's haiku was written by guest blogger Suey. Thanks Suey!

Haiku #28: Round and Round

Round and Round and Round
But no Hula Hoop today!
Maybe tomorrow!

Haiku #27: Thank You Sistas!

Round and Round we go

Hula Hooping Jam Session

This is not for naught!

Haiku #26: Home Sweet Home

Slept in my own bed

After a week out of town

It felt so so good!

Hailu #25: Last Day Here

Big wind, snow on ground
Leaving Rochester today
Will miss the canal

Haiku #24: The Day After

The big day has passed
Time for turkey leftovers
Bring on the stuffing!

Haiku #23: Thanksgiving Day 2010

It's finally here
Expressions of thankfulness
Practice gratefulness

Haiku 22: Carol's Haiku

Haiku twenty-two
My sister's lucky number
This one is for her!

Haiku #21: Meaning...

What does it all mean?
What is really important?
It's worth pondering...

Haiku #20: Hip Hip Hooray!

Her old hip was bad
She went and got a new one
Recovering well!

Haiku 19: Rochester NY

Sunday morning sun
Going outside to enjoy
Before the rain comes

Haiku #18: Ode to Tamara

Rock star Tamara!
Sixteen miles. In a car?
That is more my speed

Haiku 17: Thanksgiving Prep

Thanksgiving next week

My goal? To be sensible...

Oh and thankful too!

Haiku #16: Equity?

Toiling away
Husband is in Las Vegas
He plays, I work: Fair???

Haiku #15: Raining Morning Drive to New Jersey

Rain: Took 95
Ended Up on the Cross Bronx
Why oh Why Did I????

Haiku #14: A benefit of breath

Taught yoga last night
Focused on breathing deeply
Felt nourished after

Haiku #13: What a way to start the day!

An amazing view
Pilot took the long way back!
Island in full view

Haiku #12: Block Island Nourishment

Inhale sea air deeply
Filling my lungs with richness
Slowly seeping out

Haiku #11: JOY!

BI here I come
I am hoping for shot gun!
Weather is perfect!!

Haiku #10: Ode to Autumn

Crisp Clear Fall Morning
Smells of the Sea, Fire and Leaves
Simply Delightful!

Haiku #9: Am I Ambidextrous?

Bowling yesterday
Left handed not an option
Two strikes with right hand!

Haiku #8: Gratitude

Eighth day of haikus
Been more fun than expected
Thanks for the feedback

Haiku #7: A birthday wish for Steve

Happy Birthday Steve!
From me: a big wish for you
A Jets Superbowl!

Haiku #6: First Snow

Woke to sleet & snow!
Blueberry patch is covered
Winter: bring it on!

Haiku #5: Changing Times

Turned the clocks last night

We slept an extra hour

Darkness will come soon

Haiku #4: Why?

Saturday morning

Why do I wake up early?

I could have slept in!

Haiku #3: All Grown Up?

Refinancing House

Mounds and mounds of paper work

Copy, sign and send

Haiku #2: Memories of Childhood

Woke to sounds of rain

Pitter pattering on roof

Just like Lombard Street!

A Life in Haiku: #1

It all starts today
Life in Haiku - Every Day
Don't know where we'll go