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Humbly building the universe

Song of the Builders

On a summer morning
I sat down
on a hillside
to think about God--
a worthy pastime
Near me, I saw
a single cricket;
it was moving the grains of the hillside
this way and that way
How great was its energy
how humble its effort
Let us hope
it will always be like this
each of us going on
in our inexplicable ways
building the universe.

--Mary Oliver
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Three Cheers for Laura

Posted by Inexplicable Ways on July 31, 2008

Happy Day of your birth, Laura Clay!

You work harder and play harder than anyone! You taught me “you’ll never know until you ask” with all your bold ways. And I’ve watched in awe at your ability to “get things” (well, expect that one thing). You have listened to me rant and soapbox. We’ve cried while sharing so many plates of bacon and eggs. You are Nanoo to my child. You supported all my mothering choices with such enthusiasm; even the choice to quit working which meant to quit working with you. Oh great maker of cardboard playhouses and spoiler of children, enjoy your day!

Hip Hip Hurray to the only woman I know who consistently gets free chips and salsa from Chili’s! Here’s hoping you’re not on call tonight. Happy Birthday!

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4 Responses to “Three Cheers for Laura”

Laura said

July 31, 2008 at 9:15 pm
awe shucks….. you bring tears to the wee corners of my eyes…i miss you!

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InexplicableWays said

July 31, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I missed your birthday lunch because of the acupuncture. Otherwise, I would have been there!

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Margaret Stephens said

August 3, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I, too, salute that petite bundle of energy that has warmed the hearts of the entire family…we love you, Laura, and hope you had a wonderful and fun-filled day!
Margaret Stephens

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Hannah said

August 5, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I love that pictire of Norah in a box-house! So sweet!

Oh, you’ve bene tagged. See my blog for more details.

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