When the man is done building that replica of the 1839 Scottish Maid, right down to the wee perfect ladders to the bunk rooms below deck, we'll tap the boat three times with an enchanted stick and sail around the world on magic seas powered by my lovely shipbuilder's labor of ingenuity and patient love. We'll rewind time and breathe in the salted air of this magnificent blue planet and watch all our wishes come true. In this wished for world, my gentle, fierce-faced husband and our children are loved, not feared, and everyone sings "Lean On Me" with arms laced at twilight and we burn sage in the People's House, leaning into the new and wondering if the past four years, the past four hundred years, really happened.
Make sure you tap the right way! Can't wait for the reboot.
ReplyDeleteYou know those tears of joy and gratitude which can well up when we witness love in action? Through your post, I received that gift today. Thank you so much for your presence.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine absolutely nothing better.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to take a lot of sage! But I'm all for it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful ship, well done, sir!
ReplyDeleteThat ship is absolutely gorgeous and it is the kind of thing that could keep me lost for days. Wow. And your beautiful children. I am so ready for change.
ReplyDeletePure bliss you have brought me today. I dream that dream as well. A world where love is the value we hold dear to our hearts and minds. A world where black and brown children are valued and validated on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle at Steve's comment, but the post also made me tear up. Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.
ReplyDeleteYour wish sounds wonderful. I will start collecting sage because as Steve said, it's gonna take a lot of sage. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteOur world is in a shambles. Feels like a bad dream? Bring on the sage! Your ship is a work of art. Blue water sailing makes for a great respite and even escape. I'd like to say, "better days are coming?" Hope is eternal... Susan
ReplyDeleteI would love to live in that kind of world.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is one fine picture of your husband and children.
It all sounds wonderful but can I make one request, can we add a few extra songs to the play list just to keep things fresh?
ReplyDeleteA great deal of love in your post and in the eyes of your loved ones, too.
ReplyDeleteI do not understand how anyone can look into the faces of you and yours and see anything but lovely people full of goodness. and that is one fine ship model.
ReplyDeleteThere's not enough save on the planet to cleanse away the evil funk he'll leave behind. My wished for world looks much like yours! The presence of so many young people at protests everywhere gives me more hope for the future than I've had in a while. Knowing there are people out there like your beautiful and caring family gives me hope as well.
ReplyDeleteThat ship is amazing!
Xoxo
Barbara
We have work to do. Be it ship building, feeding, watering and nursing, eradicating poverty and injustice or mothering. Lots of work waiting for us. We are ready for it
ReplyDeleteLove you and your blog, my son is in NY and we live very far away.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is a little lighter by seeing the faces of your children and husband and feeling the love in the way that they express that love through their eyes. What a wonderful and loving family you have.
ReplyDeleteThe ship is so awesome. I love ships and all of the small details. How does that saying go? It's all in the details? That is what we all need to focus on. The details of life... Live Laugh Love...
Hugs xxxx
You have a beautiful family and I wish that your beautiful thoughts will all come true. I am so happy to have found your blog from Robin Andrea's blog. Thanks for sharing! I will be back for more!
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