That Voice

Let me be clear

I don’t think that people

use “that voice” on purpose

or with bad intentions.

But…

I hate “that voice”

That “cooing, sometimes-loud,  little kid voice”

Meant to make me feel better.

Stop it with “that voice.”

Talk to me

Not at me or through me.

Talk to me and not the person I’m with

Unless you have something to say to them – not about me.

I am a grown woman.

I might look younger than I am.

Talk to me like an adult

And I will try to do the same for you.

January 26 - 2015

Winter Sidewalks

Every time I go outside is an adventure

Snow Day in Waterloo but we tried
to find safe paths to walk any way!

I never know if the sidewalks will be accessible

I’m so afraid of falling it makes my walks so full of fear

If I fall I will probably break something

Something I need

I know most people don’t do it on purpose

They forget to shovel or make it safer

I’m not the only one

People who use wheelchairs or walkers

Baby strollers

All kinds of people get stuck on icy sidewalks

Or they get stuck inside

I know it can be hard to shovel

Most of the sidewalks were great!

It’s wet, heavy, cold

I can’t actually shovel at all

But I’m so thankful for everyone who does

Please remember to shovel

And know that your small deed makes a huge difference.

some weren't

~ January 19

Always better when we're together!

Another Poem

Kids playing in the snow

Laughing as snowflakes touch their nose

Warm winter fires

Sitting with friends

Food

Delicious winter foods – soups and more

All fill me with great comfort

This time of year

But seriously, enough is enough

Bring back summer.