Archive for January, 2010

Our Home

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Our home was warm in the shade of the trees or when the sun was not upon it.
It was built on the side of a hill, near a lake where spirits could be free.
On the warm porch - hummingbirds watched, from branches where they sit, and the cat and the dog lay sunning, as we […]

Poetry and Popular Culture

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Is poetry too complicated for the average reader? Is it too cryptic, scholarly? If you ask a large group of average people what they like or don’t like about poetry, you’ll get a few different answers, but there is an overwhelmingly common category of responses.
One of the main reasons that people say they […]

Home Energy Savings Tips: Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Because electrical lighting consumes nearly 15% of a household’s electricity use, you may wish to learn about some energy efficient lighting alternatives. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are one you should consider.
Their design blends the energy efficiency of fluorescent lighting with the convenience and interchangeability of incandescent fixtures. CFLs will fit nearly any fixture designed for […]

Storm Rising along the Lima Coast

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Storm Rising along the Lima Coast
[Summer of 2002]
…wind was blowing furiously
It never left for a moment
Bursts of fury
I found it difficult to keep
My feet placed, thus,
I clung to my knees
For one blissful moment
I could not now disguise it
From myself
Some subtle feeling
Manifested itself
Then […]

Home Seller - Make Needed Repairs

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Before a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in many ways. It must be a suitable neighborhood, commuting distance, size, layout, etc. If most of these needs are met, the buyer will move toward making an offer for your home. The purchase decision is an emotional and intellectual response, based on […]