Category Archives: Poetry and Lyrics

Elegy for a lost dog

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Yup, that’s it – our tradition

I’m borrowing this from Fiona Ritchie’s website because it’s not often I see mention of our one real family New Year tradition: Open the Door Open the door for the auld year, It is the pairtin-time Open the door for … Continue reading →

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piling up the new year thoughts

No zzzzzs in Auld Lang Syne. Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Haiku

new year’s eve is long •
the afternoon stretching out •
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A prayer for tonight and the year ahead

Sunday night, I was lucky enough to be in the car at the right time to listen to all of Fiona Ritchie’s Thistle and Shamrock radio show. It’s good all year round but her holiday shows are worth every minute … Continue reading →

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