No explanation on this one. Just more than one meaning.
Chevro Chevrolet
Haiku Honda Pi-ro-let
Chevro Honda lent.
Denis Streeter 5/2/14
Friday, May 2, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Magic games
the toys that led the sidewalks walking
were separating circles from squares
the squares played hopscotch and
the rubber ball led the way
it was odd the way
the sidewalks unearthed the earth
like square footprints walking
it was thirteen o'clock no one noticed
except a few and they weren't telling
the toys that led the sidewalks walking
gathered in some nameless park
that knew no religion or language
just the games of sidewalk earth
that thirteen o'clock played
the children gathered skipping in their sleep
the air breathed its silent whisper
children pavement into air
breathless mice aware
they were not telling
the toys that led the sidewalks walking
felt the time hit two
one or sixty they knew what to do
toys to squares and circles magic merry round
back to perfect puzzle piecing place
the rubber ball bounced silently in place
tracing children mice back into space
the magic wavering when split in two
the timing knew exactly what to do.
Denis Streeter 4/16/14
were separating circles from squares
the squares played hopscotch and
the rubber ball led the way
it was odd the way
the sidewalks unearthed the earth
like square footprints walking
it was thirteen o'clock no one noticed
except a few and they weren't telling
the toys that led the sidewalks walking
gathered in some nameless park
that knew no religion or language
just the games of sidewalk earth
that thirteen o'clock played
the children gathered skipping in their sleep
the air breathed its silent whisper
children pavement into air
breathless mice aware
they were not telling
the toys that led the sidewalks walking
felt the time hit two
one or sixty they knew what to do
toys to squares and circles magic merry round
back to perfect puzzle piecing place
the rubber ball bounced silently in place
tracing children mice back into space
the magic wavering when split in two
the timing knew exactly what to do.
Denis Streeter 4/16/14
Friday, April 11, 2014
Signpost starlings
The title is a way of including two William Mayne quotes. William Mayne has written nearly 100 children's books since 1953.
John and Alice were looking at a
signpost where two roads joined
each other. Alice was looking at
it more than John was. She was
looking at it all over, but he was
reading it.
"It's like a pencil with wings,"
said Alice. "What did it write on
itself?
"It wrote some words I don't
know," said John...Signpost have
names of places on them."
The Water Boatman, William Mayne, 1964, pages 5-7 (illustration shows pencil like signpost)
Another William Mayne quote:
There was a noise like a wheel spinning on a dry axle. It
came down the chimney after the kettle had been lifted
off the fire. Mother wondered if it was the boiler behind
the red coal about to burst, but Daddy, who was out in
the yard mixing cement, said it was a gathering of
starlings on the roof looking for lodging.
First page of The Changeling by William Mayne, 1961
William Mayne tilts your thinking of the ordinary.
John and Alice were looking at a
signpost where two roads joined
each other. Alice was looking at
it more than John was. She was
looking at it all over, but he was
reading it.
"It's like a pencil with wings,"
said Alice. "What did it write on
itself?
"It wrote some words I don't
know," said John...Signpost have
names of places on them."
The Water Boatman, William Mayne, 1964, pages 5-7 (illustration shows pencil like signpost)
Another William Mayne quote:
There was a noise like a wheel spinning on a dry axle. It
came down the chimney after the kettle had been lifted
off the fire. Mother wondered if it was the boiler behind
the red coal about to burst, but Daddy, who was out in
the yard mixing cement, said it was a gathering of
starlings on the roof looking for lodging.
First page of The Changeling by William Mayne, 1961
William Mayne tilts your thinking of the ordinary.
Monday, March 10, 2014
denisku
Updated today
Is this tangential reasoning? I've never seen an explanation I can understand. Last night I got stranded in my Toyota Corolla sedan (innocuous right) near Concrete, WA. I was driving in near 6 inches of snow and rain. Three hours earlier I was running a trip for wiper blades when a road rock that looked like a chunk of snow flattened my front right tire. Apparently there was an avalanche earlier. I will let you compute the order and time element. I can't. My brain energy has risen about one third and diminished about 2/3 or is it that 1/3.
I am my own worst editor but apparently still have a sense of humor I think.
A denisku haiku is e=2/3mc2, e = time related energy, c = speed of light, t = time for the last six to twelve months where t is the unknown element
Is this tangential reasoning? I've never seen an explanation I can understand. Last night I got stranded in my Toyota Corolla sedan (innocuous right) near Concrete, WA. I was driving in near 6 inches of snow and rain. Three hours earlier I was running a trip for wiper blades when a road rock that looked like a chunk of snow flattened my front right tire. Apparently there was an avalanche earlier. I will let you compute the order and time element. I can't. My brain energy has risen about one third and diminished about 2/3 or is it that 1/3.
I am my own worst editor but apparently still have a sense of humor I think.
A denisku haiku is e=2/3mc2, e = time related energy, c = speed of light, t = time for the last six to twelve months where t is the unknown element
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Serendipitous faces
Probably have the wrong Superfluity site but University Congregational Church in the 98105 prefix is having a wonderful serendipity sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I believe the sale starts midweek and mid April on the 17, 18, and 19th, but it could be the week before. Check the University Congregation Church website for more accurate times. The presale is a $5 donation at the door for an always crowded and fabulous opening night from 7-9pm. There's lunch served on Friday as well as food, baked goods, and anything home made is encouraged. Get there early! The line starts over an hour before opening and can get pretty crazy. It's the ultimate buyers rush! Check out their books, videos, DVD's, and antique treasures. There also have lots of household items. Tons more great stuff I have left out. Great fun if you can take the hoarding mentality pleasures. Happy hunting!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Serendipitous Superfluity
I stayed at my good friend Aaron's place place to crash for a couple nights. Recovering from some difficult meds and a legion other stressors makes you feel like you are recovering from the dead to rediscover your internal metronome. Helping clean his father's home felt oddly better. Here's what I sent Aaron after I was able to return home.
Our church is still taking donations for the University Congregational Church serendipity sale. Let me know if you'd like any help moving your stuff from your dad's house. Superfluity staff are great help at picking your stuff up at your place. Just arrange a time. I know that Art was a hoarder and I and the church superfluity staff would like to help. Here's the church info:
Superfluity is a highlight of every Easter Season. As a result of last year’s sale, $36,000 was distributed to area nonprofits. It is one event that combines our collective time and talent to create treasure. Here’s how you can get involved and help:
University Congregational United Church of Christ 4515 16th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Go through your household for things that you no longer need or use and bring them in for the sale (see suggestions below).
Help sort donations Wednesdays from Jan. 22 - March 26 - General Sorting: 9:30am to noon - Book sorting: noon to 2pm
Make pies or other goodies for Friday’s lunch
Pot up perennials from your gar-den or grow seedlings for the plant department
Knit or crochet small items for the boutique
Volunteer during sale week
Pass out postcards and flyers to friends (available in March)
Bring friends to the sale - this really helps!
Call Mary Ellen Smith to volunteer or if you have questions. 206-525-0494
Antiques and collectibles
Children’s clothes and toys
Books and games
Records, CD’s and DVD’s
Plants and garden tools
Linens, towels, craft items
Sporting goods
Decorative items for the home
Housewares and small appliances
Tools and electronics
Jewelry, scarves, purses
Men’s hats and belts
Small furniture
Baked goods - yum!
Please DO NOT bring: Large furniture, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas lights, dried or plastic flowers, rolled up pictures/posters, macramé plant hangers, stuffed animals, disposable plastics, computers, printers, TV’s, VHS or audio tapes, text books, skates, tire chains, adult clothes or shoes
Bring donations to room 133 starting January 17. All items need to be clean, in good working condition and have all their parts.
These items consistently sell well
Happy hunting!
Our church is still taking donations for the University Congregational Church serendipity sale. Let me know if you'd like any help moving your stuff from your dad's house. Superfluity staff are great help at picking your stuff up at your place. Just arrange a time. I know that Art was a hoarder and I and the church superfluity staff would like to help. Here's the church info:
Superfluity is a highlight of every Easter Season. As a result of last year’s sale, $36,000 was distributed to area nonprofits. It is one event that combines our collective time and talent to create treasure. Here’s how you can get involved and help:
University Congregational United Church of Christ 4515 16th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Go through your household for things that you no longer need or use and bring them in for the sale (see suggestions below).
Help sort donations Wednesdays from Jan. 22 - March 26 - General Sorting: 9:30am to noon - Book sorting: noon to 2pm
Make pies or other goodies for Friday’s lunch
Pot up perennials from your gar-den or grow seedlings for the plant department
Knit or crochet small items for the boutique
Volunteer during sale week
Pass out postcards and flyers to friends (available in March)
Bring friends to the sale - this really helps!
Call Mary Ellen Smith to volunteer or if you have questions. 206-525-0494
Antiques and collectibles
Children’s clothes and toys
Books and games
Records, CD’s and DVD’s
Plants and garden tools
Linens, towels, craft items
Sporting goods
Decorative items for the home
Housewares and small appliances
Tools and electronics
Jewelry, scarves, purses
Men’s hats and belts
Small furniture
Baked goods - yum!
Please DO NOT bring: Large furniture, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas lights, dried or plastic flowers, rolled up pictures/posters, macramé plant hangers, stuffed animals, disposable plastics, computers, printers, TV’s, VHS or audio tapes, text books, skates, tire chains, adult clothes or shoes
Bring donations to room 133 starting January 17. All items need to be clean, in good working condition and have all their parts.
These items consistently sell well
Happy hunting!
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