Grandma always wore knee-high
black socks to bed. She claimed
they kept her legs warm; short,
brittle bones resembling fragile
timbers that could crack
at the slightest awkward tilt.
Every morning, I helped her discard
the sweaty socks. Slowly peel them
off like snakeskin. In the process,
grains of sand seeped from her toes,
sprinkling salt from their flesh covered
shaker. I thought it odd but blamed it
on her feet which were always traveling
with no direction. In the afternoons,
I would spot her rummaging through
linen closets and dresser drawers. I
reasoned it was due to her dementia.
Meanwhile, an hourglass sitting on her
nightstand tap danced to the music
of confusion. Knowing that it was only
a matter of time before the sand
would stop spilling.
Poem: Ever Umber
Image courtesy of Pixabay
A storm is brewing,
overhead, the rumble of thunder,
smoky-brown clouds.
A woman with long dark tresses
scent of sandalwood and wild apple,
barefoot, dances and twirls
with arms reaching out
kicking up dirt and havoc.
Her umber dress
flailing in the wind
like a tattered sail.
She is more than wildflower
and soft honey.
One more turn, one last glance
towards the village
mired in rot and decay
as she eyes the abyss,
a meandering path
ever cloaked in mystery.
Nights in Rodanthe
~ Spotted this gem on Youtube and had to watch it again for old times sake. I watched this several years ago but couldn't remember the entire story or what happened at the end. I know, my memory of most movies I've seen before is horrible. However, the movie features two of my favorite actors.
Nights in Rodanthe is a 2008 American romantic drama film. It is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' 2002 novel of the same name. The film stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane in their third screen collaboration after The Cotton Club (1984) and Unfaithful (2002).
It was filmed in the small seaside village of Rodanthe, the northernmost village of the inhabited areas of Hatteras Island as well as North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
"When Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) arrives at the coastal town of Rodanthe, N.C., her life is in chaos. There, she hopes to sort through the trouble surrounding her, while tending a friend's inn for the weekend. The only guest at the inn is Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere), a man tormented by a crisis of conscience. As a storm approaches the coast, Paul and Adrienne find comfort and a life-changing romance."
Six Month Mammogram
~ Well, my six-month mammogram was not what I had completely hoped for. I was actually a bit surprised when I was told that there was another calcification cluster that they are keeping an eye on, in the same area as the other one that was removed and biopsied. I wondered why they didn't tell me about this second area last time (maybe they didn't want to frighten me more than I already was?). From what the tech told me, I know it's not a new cluster because she said it looked the same as from my last mammogram. The diagnosis is "probably benign."
I have an annual mammogram to do in November, this time for both breasts. I am praying that everything will be okay and that nothing has changed.
THE WATCHERS | Official Trailer
~ I was so excited when I saw that this book was being made into a movie! I read The Watchers by A.M. Shine, a year or two ago and even then thought it would make such a good movie. Of course, I will have to wait for it to appear on a streaming service to rent but it will be worth the wait. If you haven't read the book yet, I would highly recommend it. If you're like me and love any creepy, scary story about someone's car breaking down in the middle of the woods, frightening creatures that live in those woods, and surviving the horrors within it, you will love this tale.
Practical Magic
~ Last night, I rewatched Practical Magic. It's been some years since I've watched this movie so I forgot what it was about. I love the actresses in this film, particularly Sandra Bullock who plays Sally. I love the whole witchy vibe here and the scenes are so magical and gorgeous such as the room with all of the herbs, the Victorian home they live in, the potion making, the herbal shampoo store in town, etc... So, can you tell that I'm ready for Fall and Halloween to arrive?
This is actually the paperback book 25th Anniversary Edition but I thought it just looked so cool.
"Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can."
Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig
~ This book had been on my to read list for the longest time and yet, I forgot about it until I stumbled across it on Amazon. This is also one of the heftiest books that I've read in a long time. I usually try to stay away from long books, just prefer shorter reads but I figured that I would give this one a chance. I'm so glad that I did. It's an amazing read and goes much quicker than I imagined because it was full of mystery, intrigue, and can't look away type of horror.
If you like any type of story with poisoned or evil apples and orchards, then you will love this book. Imagine a dark red almost black apple skin that goes by the name harrowsblack or ruby slipper. Also, it was interesting to learn about apples, particularly vintage or ancient apples that were grown hundreds of years ago and are still around today. Not the same trees (obviously) but the same apples that you can find at farmer's markets and small growers.
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