My father called today to check on me (as he does every few days). He said, “You must not be feeling too good…you haven’t written anything on the blog in a while.” It’s true – when I’m feeling crummy it’s often harder for me to muster up the gumption to write something. But, here goes:
Hi, Dad.
You were right about a couple of things you said: I haven’t been feeling too hot for a few days, and lately you’re not the biggest pain in my ass.
Love you,
-Karen
In One Year and Out the Other
On New Year’s Eve each year I like to reread a little book I picked up at the Larkspur Press in Kentucky. It’s a book of American haiku-style poetry called In One Year and Out the Other by Steve Sanfield. Each short poem is about the beginning or the end of a year. Here’s one that I particularly liked on this year’s reading:
Only four days into it / and already / two weeks behind
I’ll see if I can get you guys all caught up here soon…Meanwhile, a Happy New Year to you.
A Different Wholeness 
hey dear friend! I am catching up with you this morning through your blog, having just returned from Key West for the holidays…you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I admire you deeply for the humor you are able to sprinkle throughout your updates; this dad one is especially funny.
Just keep remembering your strength…love, Kelly
Karen
Your Dad is getting pretty intuitive, isn’t he? I was secretly hoping that the blog was silent because you were out and about, busy, etc. Sorry to hear you’re not feeling great. Sure all the appointments of last week may have tired you out a bit. Remember to rest and give yourself time to heal.
Yesterday, I got my act together and filled the long been empty bird feeders in our yard. Thought of you of course, your beautiful yard and wonderful birds. Hope the birds in our neck of the woods find our feeders again. Hugs for you from all of us, Ali
Hi Karen, I am so glad to see your posting. I have been without internet for days and I was worried that you might think I wasn’t keeping up with you. I like this post. Very sweet and poignant in its brevity. Wish you were feeling better and I know you will be.
Thinking of you allllll the time.
Love,
Karenda