We can’t keep on living
Like something deep isn’t happening
It’s time to open our eyes
To the steep slope in front of us
Pulled by lies toward an abyss
By the ties to our misguided politics
That blind us to the truth
And bind us from action
It only takes silence to comply
And ignore the violence so obvious
How can we make a difference here
And refuse the insolence I see
From an idiot wanna be king
And his court jesters of gonna be killers
Time for Minnesota to stand up
Denying the quota of dead bodies
To the jack boot criminals
With hack and shoot ambitions
The guard, police and citizens unite
To chase the denizens of hell called ICE
Out of their beautiful state
Through dutiful embrace
Of state’s rights that carry weight
Before they bury one more mother or nurse
We stand shoulder to shoulder with you Minnesota
And support the bolder and bolder action you take

Waking to a new year
I recognize my breath
And feel gratitude
To live

Waking to a new year
I recognize my family
And feel loved
By each one

Waking to a new year
I recognize my friends
And feel peace
In the fellowship

Waking to a new year
I recognize my work
And feel engaged
To spread goodness

Waking to a new year
I recognize my world
And feel responsible
To give back

Waking to a new year
I recognize my path
And feel alive
To walk it

nothing can erase
what’s been written
there’s no do-over
for a chaotic year
turning off the lights and
turning down the covers
diving into the crisp, cool sheets
of the new year
looking for a respite
to wake up to
better
different
something
hope
tonight, saying goodbye
to the beautiful and the ugly
a farewell kiss blown
a middle finger
pull up the covers
fluff up the pillows
drift off
dream of a
happier
new
year

(for Cody and Tia)

With love in full blossom, out in the country
They wanted to take their chance
To start this love story, like a classic old movie
Whatever may come, together they stand

‘Cause there’s nothin’ like country love
Under blue sky with the sun above
Arm in arm in that river of dreams
It flooded their hearts and made them believe
This one thing is simple enough
There’s nothin’ like country love

A hike to the peak, above all the noise
Deciding to claim what was theirs
Today we’re all witness to this journey continued
And shed tears of joy for the love that they share

Cause there’s nothin’ like country love
Under the stars with the moon above
Arm in arm in that river of dreams
It flooded their hearts and made them believe
This one thing is simple enough
There’s nothin’ like country love

Country love is all you need
To build a life as husband and wife
Country love is all of us here
Just to show – That we all know

Cause there’s nothin’ like country love
Under blue sky with the sun above
Hand in hand in that river of dreams
It floods your heart and makes you believe
This one thing is simple enough
There’s nothin’ like country love

11/2/2024

The most holy days
Are those spent
Being grateful for
Deep love
True friends
Long walks
Favorite memories
Raucous fun

The most holy days
Are those spent
Being present in
Every breath
Quiet moments
Meaningful work
Family traditions
Joyful celebration

The most holy days
Are those spent
Being open to
New ways
Old paths
Being loved
Giving grace
Living peacefully
The most holy day
Is the one you have
Today