Rain is now falling
Seattle reminding me
Of where I live
poetry, prose, and photography
Rain is now falling
Seattle reminding me
Of where I live
Reflecting on change
How economics push us
Some times, push us down
Upon the gym’s floor
Expanding my strength outwards
Seeking betterment
Today’s gratitude:
The joys of a morning tea
And functioning cars
Sitting in stillness
Pondering forgotten dreams
No regrets, just peace
Languid summer days
Sweetly flavored ice on sticks
The joys of childhood
I’m grateful for these:
Joyous children around me
Love’s capacity
Light exudes comfort
Low slung Sun filtered through firs
Glinting off the dew

There, in Korea
We celebrate our parents
Thankful carnations
From today’s Google’s Doodle: “Instead of devoting one special day to mothers and another to fathers, South Korea champions both on Parents’ Day, celebrated every year on May 8.
The holiday was first introduced in the 1930s as Mother’s Day, and it emphasized the importance of honoring one’s parents. In 1956, Mother’s Day became an annual holiday. Fathers eventually joined the party; in 1973, May 8 became Parents’ Day.
Red carnations, a symbol of love and gratitude, figure prominently in Parents’ Day festivities. On this jubilant day, families play games in Seoul Square, while stores and street vendors sell baskets of colorful carnations and carnation-themed novelty gifts. Children show their respect by pinning the flower — or paper facsimiles — above their parents’ hearts.
Today’s Doodle rings in Parents’ Day with this playful illustration showing children hard at work, creating red carnation decorations for their beloved mom and dad.”