Homeland Bound for the Holidays

January 9, 2019

There is nothing like an ‘Auntie Fix’ for the holidays; even though it was short, hanging with the wee folk makes it awesomely and joyfully sweet.

Pendulum Pangs and Twinges

December 14, 2018

…It’s hard to imagine that an aunt would leave her homeland with her core seven little-confused faces remaining behind. My goal was only a temporary one, two years max…

Gawking Stalker

December 7, 2018

…After several unfashionable moos-moos later, the long wait became longer. Then all of a sudden, came this little character sporting a slightly deformed head, as forceps were needed to break up the protest to remain in the embryonic world. A little squirt of a girl. Over six pounds heavy. Bald. Toothless. Unconditional love at first sight.

Too Late

December 2, 2018

…Away in twenty seconds just after talking to your dad

No hint, sign nor mention of time running out

So uncharacteristically unkind and cruel

But you never knew either of the little time you had.

The Pied Piper Me

November 25, 2018

…Heart-first I fell with those who stumble while they walk, gave slobbery kisses, can’t pronounce their words, but can scream, cry and rebel before the drop of that hat. My auntie role seemed to be arranged by the universe–with ingrained Pied-Piper instincts on-demand.