This week has been really busy and next looks to be the same. I was really honored to be a part of the Sally Ember Ed.D interview show on Changes. If you missed it you can go to this link on You Tub and catch up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZRG5j5fHuo
We are deeply into the Christmas shopping season again. I don’t know about you, but this year I am really out of ideas. Not sure what I’m going to do since I usually have a good idea of what to get by this time each year. I think I’m going to have to consult with some extra-terrestrial something to come up with an idea. I used to have jewelry ideas, but my wife has placed me on a budget which has the effect of making a jewelry selection somewhat more challenging. It seems the higher end stuff gets a better reception than a shark tooth on a string (you think?).
So this week’s JohnKu (a term coined by Words4jp) has captured the angst and terror of finding the right gift. It is titled I’m Going to Die. Hope you like it.
I’m Going to Die by John W. Howell ©2014
Uneasy stalks the day,
Terror chills fill the darkness . . .
No gift idea.
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How about a lovely book of love poems???? Seriously, tickets to a show she wants to see, books, a lovely scarf. Add that to the shark’s tooth necklace and you have a gift.
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I have a number of book of poems by a talented author. You may know her.
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Take your wife to the beach near sunset. Read her some poems. Share a bottle of something good to drink. Hold hands. She will love it.
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The ‘fun’ of holiday shopping. Why can’t adults be like kids and enjoy an empty cardboard box or a roll of bubble wrap? 😉
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This is a deep psychological question that, unfortunately, has no answer. Why indeed?
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I blame bills.
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I know the feeling, but when stuck, I buy books. 😛
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Thanks for the shout-out, but I was wishing for a Johnku about our conversation, especially one in which either CHANGES or my name figure in prominently. That would be a great gift, BTW: An eponymic Johnku for your loved ones, one for each.
Best to you!
Sally
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Of course, you are right. Here is yours:
Quietly comes in,
Unsuspecting victim sits. . .
Ember’s brain kills em.
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Well, as a non-violent Buddhist committed not to harm anyone, not sure I like the violent metaphor, but THANKS! I think.
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You need to read deeper. It is intelligence that is at play, not violence. 🙂
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Like the sword (air element) in Tarot, representing thought? Or, like the Sword of Manjushri, the embodiment of wisdom and skillful methods of behaving, speaking and thinking? Or, like the drigug (short blade) of the wrathful Buddhist dieties symbolizing enlightenment, cutting through attachment and delusion? I’ll take any of those as complimentary, for sure!
Best to you,
Sally
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Done. Sword of Manjushri it is.
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Happy Friday! Here’s to stumbling on to the perfect gift. 🙂 Cheers!
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Getting closer
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Great JohnKu. Something from WholeFoods possibly, or some winter clothing? I like the falling snow effect on your blog.
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In the winter, we usually go from flip flops to boat shoes and from shorts to long pants and slacks. That’s about it. Whole foods might be a good idea..
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MTM got cheese in his St Nick stocking. He was happy.
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Cheese – always a good thing.
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I think I’m hand-making or home-baking most of my gifts this year. I am *almost* getting tired of shopping. I’d be willing to bet that your friends and family would love to have a hand-lettered poem from you, put into a nice little frame. maybe along with a pressed flower or autumn leaf from your garden…
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Good suggestions all. I think you are right about “store bought.” Just not thoughtful enough.
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Yes. That age old conundrum about what to get people for Christmas.I love today’s Johnku.
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Do you think Bill Gates has the same problem?
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Well, John, I imagine that he has similar problems in deciding what it is to get for people, although his budgeting problems may be less significant than for the likes of us. He probably gives them a subscription to Office that his recipients then need to keep paying for to keep activated on an ongoing basis, thereby lining his pocket further.
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LOL
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