Haiku Life
The Haiku Life Podcast, is where we take a little exploration into some Abbreviated life moments with a haiku as its base.
In a world so overwhelmingly immersive, a haiku is a moment of respite.
The haiku in this podcast series are mine. Moments of life. Thoughts in the ether.
Episodes
28 episodes
Episode 28 - Puerto Rico's Doing a Fabulous Job
So impressed with the island territory that sits on the southern end of the Bermuda Triangle. What sets Puerto Rico apart is its people and their commitment to the animals that share their space.
Episode 27 - Carribean Golf
We stick a feather in our hat and get caught up in the world of Monk Parakeets on teh golf course and beyond. How wonderful that the Universe, and the good people of the northern climes, provide what is needed.
Episode 26 - Picnic on the Beach
Sometimes the wind is pleasantly at your back. Sometimes its a full frontal assault.
Episode 25 - Cloud or Marshmallow?
Freedom to write poetry, no matter how bad, that bursts through consciousness like burned sugar vaporizing on blue flame.
Episode 24 - Waves Crash, Come Back
In this episode, waves crash, come back. Despite our attachment to the picture, nothing is permanent. But that's what makes transformation - and erosion - possible.
Episode 23 - Helios Rides East to West
Common ground is found amongst people on the sand in the optimism of morning and the resolution of the setting sun.
Episode 22 - Scattered Recall of Many Things
Daytona Bike Week prompts a rumination. on amost sending myself and my dad to an early grave.
Episode 21 - Habitat Ravaged is Not Progress
There are great benefits to be found in trees for people and communities. Unfortunately the benefits do not discernibly translate to profits for shareholders or cities.
Episode 20 - The Farce of the Year of the Horse
Until we can stop rounding up Wild Mustangs, dismantle kill pens, and stop sending thousands of horses to slaughter there really is nothing to celebrate.
Episode 19 - Our Year Long Cardinal Backyardigans
This episode was written by Robbie Macmillan of Rob's Rescues and looks at our backyard birds, specifically the Cardinals, and wonders why they choose to live where they do.
Episode 18: Cologne
A gold sarcophagus houses the bones. The bell rings. The work continues above Roman roads and love locked bridges. No doubt till the world ends.
Episode 17 - Amsterdam Present: Rotterdam or Anywhere
Frayed and tempered by time and nostalgia I'm thinking of home, Rotterdam, and being mindfully present on the highly comfortable and efficient Dutch trains.
Episode 16 - Amsterdam Present: Efteling Remembers
I am not a Theme Park girl! Didn't grow up with them. Us beach bum kids from Slummies made our own entertainment. And before that we sat on our grandmother's knee and listened to fairy tales. But Efteling - the Netherlands' Disney -...
Episode 15 - Amsterdam Present: Amsterdam on Ice
The Amsterdam I knew in the past - suspended on ice. Looking as much as it did in the 17th century, as it did in 1996 and now 30 years later. What Golden Ages mean now, and why we should settle more for Golden Moments.
Episode 14 - Amsterdam Present: Micro-dosing Drop
I didn't know it was a "space cake" back then and my 22 year old .... well I don't think 22 year olds can quite imagine their parents as 22 year olds .....
Episode 13 - Amsterdam Past
Redefining Life, Weather and Love in Amsterdam and beyond with a windsurfer on the roof and a map on the lap.
Episode Twelve - Trees and Starbucks Through the Years
We look at tree identification and Starbucks drinks and what actually matters.
Episode 11 - Best Earl Grey Latte
In a hotel in Seattle a haiku grows organically from a moment, and the best Earl Grey Latte I have ever had.
Episode 10 - Cold Mountain Home of Crow
Conquering bird issues. Why Crows are incredible. Much better than peacocks and pigeons.
Episode 9 - The Spirit of Poodle
I believe we are beings of Spirit having a human experience.I believe we are the Universal Source and Force experiencing life on earth.We still weep when it's over.
Episode 8 - Jesus, Poodle Pee
Introducing a dog door to an old, blind and deaf dog - no surprise that didn't work! Mucking around in Middle Earth only to learn that, you don't teach old dogs new tricks, they just teach us new patience.
Episode 7 - Grace, Ease, Lightness and Middle Earth
Despite ending with Poodle's epitaph in the last episode, we continue with Poodle just a little longer. We talk Wild Life Habitat, the perils of outdoor cats, and navigating obstacles - both physical and mental.
Episode 6 - No Plan
There was no plan, no passion, no persuasion.Yet Middle Earth is what remains.And that's quite the epitaph.