Author Archives: literarylee

About literarylee

I sling words for a living. Always have, always will. Some have been interesting and fun; most not. These days, I write the fun words early in the morning before the adults are up and make me eat my Cream of Wheat.

Fojol Update

Posted on March 9, 2011 by literarylee

One day last week after another hungry morning and meager lunch, I decided to go to Subway for a sandwich.  I was glad to see a familiar, colorful truck parked nearby: the Fojol Bros were back in the neighborhood.  I’d … Continue reading →

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Dream Deferred

Posted on March 9, 2011 by literarylee

Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy … Continue reading →

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Spinach in February

Posted on March 8, 2011 by literarylee

Last October I was chatting at the market with a local farmer who sells herb plants and greens, like lettuces, endive, and arugula, to plant in the garden.  I asked if she thought it was too late to plant lettuce … Continue reading →

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From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook – Day 5

Posted on March 8, 2011 by literarylee

From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook – Day Four Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve!) This morning was church.  I wept to hear the story of the Great Cosmic Surprise, the birth of Jesus from Mary among farm animals.  God-in-flesh in straw.  … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer of Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow

Posted on March 7, 2011 by literarylee

O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely on Your Holy will. In every hour of the day reveal Your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround … Continue reading →

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Forsooth! Forced Forsythias

Posted on March 7, 2011 by literarylee

My wife had the enviably clever idea of cutting a few forsythia branches from a huge bush near our apartment, and sticking them in water to force them to blossom earlier than their outside brethren on the bush. It worked … Continue reading →

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Going to Church at the Holy Sepulcher

Posted on March 6, 2011 by literarylee

Today Katie and I finally made it to church.  We actually tried to go a couple weeks ago.  We found the building but we couldn’t find the service in the building.  What?!  How can you not find a service in … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye

Posted on March 6, 2011 by literarylee

I left my children in the big, unpredictable, cold world today on their own to face the elements alone, far from my protective care.  Let me tell you it wasn’t easy.  We’ve been together for a while now.  I felt … Continue reading →

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Sky Lines

Posted on March 5, 2011 by literarylee

Waiting for the bus on a crisp lovely morning, I see a dozen or more lines across the sky, crisscrossed and fluffy-white.  Some are narrow, most, wide with varying edges; undulating cords across the heavens.   Are they all made … Continue reading →

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A Day For Bold and Decisive Action

Posted on March 4, 2011 by literarylee

Click play for a soundtrack to this post:  Stars and Stripes Forever Happy March 4th! I like to say to my office colleagues on the 4th of March, “Today is my favorite day of the year.”  Invariably they ask why.  … Continue reading →

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