Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Ode to May


May is my favorite month, and has been, since I was a little girl.
Blossoms are everywhere. The air is so balmy and mild and fragrant, and somehow full of promise.


That reminds me of a beautiful poem by German Romantic poet Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff we learned about in high school in Linz.

                                                       Mondnacht

                                           Es war, als hätt der Himmel
                                           Die Erde still geküsst,
                                           Dass sie im Blütenschimmer
                                           Von ihm nun träumen müsst.

                                            Die Luft ging durch die Felder,
                                            Die Aehren wogten sacht,                  
                                            Es rauschten leis die Wälder,
                                            So sternklar war die Nacht.

                                            Und meine Seele spannte
                                            Weit ihre Flügel aus,
                                            Flog durch die stillen Lande,
                                            Als flöge sie nach Haus.
                   

Thursday, May 21, 2015

To Jacob

Happy Birthday, Jakes! 35 years!
You are a wonderful son and brother. We are so thankful for you in our family.


We are thankful for your good heart, your sensitivity, your brightness, and your courage. Life is not easy for you. We admire how you don't give up, and keep moving along with hope, humor and determination.