Monday, December 12, 2016

mosses monday: LII...


this past friday morning
i was driving through
eastgate's parking lot 
toward the stoplight-controlled exit. 
as i was doing so, 
i noticed a 1980's model, 
burgundy, cadillac fleetwood 
across from and facing me.
there was a small-framed,
white-haired gentleman
sitting behind the steering wheel
barely tall enough 
to see over the car's dashboard.

my heart stopped.
it totally skipped a beat...
or two.
my head knew it wasn't mosses.
however,
my heart,
which had started beating again,
 SO wished it were.

~@~

as i approached the exit, 
i looked up 
to see the street light was changing 
from yellow to red.
i looked across the through street 
to see the big, old car turning right.

"i'll never catch up to him,"
i thought to myself.

i sat there for what seemed an eternity.
finally, my light turned green.
my heart urged me to speed to catch 
up with the car, 
but, i knew i'd surely get a ticket...
as there is always a police officer 
sitting in his squad car
waiting to ticket speeders
on the other side 
the overpass,
which separated the two of us.

and, that was assuming 
he had not already 
turned off onto one of the side streets 
ahead of me.

~@~

when i reached the peak
of the overpass,
i spotted the car.
again, i fought the urge to speed
before quickly realizing
there was no need.
for, in no time at all,
i found myself right behind the gentleman.
i slowed my jeep to just under 15mph,
the rate at which he was traveling.

mosses!

i smiled as my heart danced a jig.

looking in my rear-view mirror 
and seeing no one behind me, 
i pulled over, stopped, 
took out my phone, 
and snapped a picture.
i don't know why...
i guess i just wanted to capture
the moment
and
the joy i was feeling inside my heart.

of course, it wasn't mosses driving the car, 
but, it felt like a gift from above 
all the same.

love and God's blessings,
dani xxx

ps you will find earlier entries in ascending order on my side bar entitled, "our love story".

Monday, December 5, 2016

a Christmas memory (mosses monday: VI) revisited...


i pulled my little, green datsun into the circular drive, which ran alongside mr. and mrs. moss' home, recognizing only a couple of the cars. i parked and reached for their Christmas gift, a book of poetry i had written for them.


"a pearl untouched...
a jewel of the sea.
a heart touched by many...
a jewel of me."
(dani 1988 excerpt)

i opened my car door, got out, and made a mad dash toward their door. it was so cold that day, and the wind coming off the ohio river was brisk and cutting.
it didn't help i was wearing my pink corduroy walking shorts...
BRRR!

before i could even ring the bell, mr. moss opened the door.

"bless your heart, dani, come in here," he greeted me with a big, warm embrace.

"merry Christmas!" i exclaimed as i pulled away and began making my way into their den and over to their Christmas tree where i knelt to place my gift among the others.

after doing so, i stood and turned around to see mrs. moss arms wide open offering a hug.

"i'm so glad you could join us," she said in her gravelly sophisticated voice, "here, let george take your coat."

as soon as i removed my coat, mrs. moss took my cold hand into her warm, soft hand and began to introduce me to their family. of course, i already knew mrs. moss' sister, nellie, and mr. moss' sister, "buzz", from many, many sunday lunches; but it was so nice to finally put faces with the names of their niece and nephews, their spouses and children, respectively. i had heard so many wonderful things about these people. i was not disappointed!
they were all so warm and welcoming.

"dani, do you like country ham?" mr. moss asked.

"i love ALL food!" i answered with a giggle and a big smile.
i was smiling because i was happy.
i was happy to have been included in the moss' holiday, family celebration.
i was so thrilled and content to be there.

watching as mr. moss sliced the country ham, as mrs. moss carefully removed the cheesy grits from the oven, and as nellie spooned the turnip greens from a pot into a bowl,
i asked if i could help.

mrs. moss gave marlene 
(nellie's daughter-in-law) and me
the task of filling the tea glasses with ice.

after the table was set, 
we held hands in a circle,
and mr. moss blessed the food.
while we dined we talked, laughed, 
and enjoyed a delicious, authentic, kentucky meal.

after our bellies were filled, we all sat in the den listening to the wind blow outside, watching the fire roar in the fire place, and chatting. everyone, i suppose, was a little curious about me. so, i obliged them by answering their questions...

it was the first of many merry little Christmases
i would be blessed 
to spend with my mosses...

~@~ 


(to be continued...)

love and blessings, dani xx


ps you will find earlier entries in ascending order on my side bar entitled, "our love story":)

Saturday, July 30, 2016

47 years - 47 things...



1. Are you a proud American? yes
2. Do you vote? yes
3. Do you own a gun? maybe
4. What is your favorite flavor? chocolate
5. Do you get nervous before doctor visits? no
6. What do you think of hot dogs? america
7. Favorite movie? terms of endearment
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? coffee
9. Do you do push ups? nah, but i can
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? engagement ring
11. Favorite hobby? writing
12. Do you have A.D.D.? yes
13. What’s the one thing you dislike about yourself? health
14. What is your middle name? denise
15. Name three thoughts at this moment?
what am i going to do today?
i need to make mae
a grooming appointment.
i need another cup of coffee.
16. Name 4 drinks you drink regularly: coffee, tea, water, and milk
17. Current worry? i'm not really a worrier.
18. Current annoyance: humidity
19. Favorite place to be? home
20. How do you ring in the new year? with my boy
21. Where would you like to go? puerto aventuras
22. Name three people you would like to take with you:  john, theresa, and bobby
23. Softest thing in your house? mae
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? no
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? white  
26. Can you whistle? yes
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? whatever is stuck in my head.
27. What are your favorite colors? pink and green
 28. Would you be a pirate? argh ugh, no
 30. Favorite girl name? katherine
33. Last thing that made you laugh? mae
31. Favorite boy name? john
  32. What’s in your pocket right now? no pockets
  34. Best toy as a child? barbie
37. How many TV’s do you have? 5
35. Worst injury you have ever had? never had a bad injury
  36. Where would you love to live? if not the lane... the beach
38. Who is your loudest friend? amy  
39. How many dogs do you have? 2 
40. Does someone trust you? yes 
 41. What book are you reading at the moment? bible
 42. What’s your favorite candy? snickers
 43. What’s your favorite sports team? uk basketball
  44. Favorite month? december
45. Ever been in love? yes, ever since i met john.
46. Have a bucket list? no
47. What is number 1 on your bucket list?
 i don't have one, 
so i guess it would be to make one. 

love and God's blessings,
danixxx