Monthly Archives: November 2025

November 30, 2025

day 325

By Kat Myrman 
I’m forswunke
.
joy
in the moment
peace
amidst the chaos
it’s about being with family
each year
a time for connection
to come together
in one place
a snapshot in time

~kat
(a Pi-Prime Poem ~ syllable count per line: 3.1415926535 - the first 11 numbers in the pi sequence.)

Today’s grandiloquent word of the day captures my extended weekend. My four daughters and their respective families and us get together every year the day after Thanksgiving to celebrate all of the winter holidays together. This year was hosted a half day’s drive by car away, so the trip required an overnight stay. It was a wonderful time. I loved seeing everyone.

But getting everyone packed, loaded and unpacked is quite a job. And I am exhausted…or rather forswunke – Grandiloquent’s Word of the Day for today…how ever did they know?

Actually, I think the holidays and all the festivities we try to fit in every year actually is over the top. Beginning in October and ending with the drop of the ball in Times Square on New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day, we Americans holiday ourselves to exhaustion because…uh, because…well because it’s tradition. And as forswunke as I feel in the midst of it, and in the aftermath, it is also a treasure to me, because family is everything.

For a brief few hours we were all together and safe and happy. For a brief few hours nothing existed but my family. Tomorrow is Monday and the chaos of the world will roar back into view, but at least I had this brief holiday to remind me of what is good and lovely in my life. It will keep me through the coming winter while illustrating exactly why I will continue to fight for kindness, compassion, peace and justice for everyone. It’s worth fighting for.

Happy Holidays to you and yours. If these sound like fighting words to you, well bless your heart. We may not all celebrate this season the same way but the most important thing is that we are surrounded by those we love when we do.

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat

Leaving you with photos of the latest critter to venture on to our tiny oasis…Einstein. Yet another tiny soul who gives me purpose. And my glimmer for today. ✨✨✨💚💚💚✨✨✨

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November 26, 2025

day 324

By Kat Myrman 
the gray dawn
. 
fog
far from opaque 
seems
to illuminate
bones of late autumn trees, it feels like
heaven
as I imagine it
enveloped by clouds
such as these,
muted in cool gray

~kat

This morning the fog was so heavy that it lingered long after sunrise. I was able to take a few photos while on my morning walk. It was a beautiful way to start my day.

I typically think of fog as a driving hazard. But on mornings like this, when I don’t need to travel in it, I was able to pause and take in its beauty. I was particularly keen on how lovely the bare autumn trees look enveloped by the fog. What a beautiful glimmer to start my day. I hope wherever you are you have a moment to take in the beauty that surrounds you.

Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat

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A Pi Prime ~ 11 Poem ~ syllable count per line following the pattern: 3.1415926535

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November 25, 2025

day 323

By Kat Myrman 
afternoon storm

dark storm clouds hover
but for a golden moment 
trees kissed by the sun

~kat

I was busy working. When the light outside shifted. Of course I grabbed my phone, headed outside, and captured this golden moment. I am so grateful for this brilliant glimmer. This life is full of them.

much love, peace, and glimmers to you!

~kat ✨✨✨💚💚💚✨✨✨

Oh…and before I post this…we have a new resident here in the foothills. Meet Einstein…of course we are sharing our kibble with this hungry soul. There is always room for one more at my little house on the hill.

Yes, that’s the crows’ peanut tray. Einstein has taken it over! The crows are still here. They have joined the deer, grazing on corn. I love my diverse little community. ✨💚✨

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November 24, 2025

day 322

By Kat Myrman 
i am here

let me be a safe place for you
an open heart that’s ever true
shelter when the tempests rage
to hold you close when you’re afraid
the world can be a scary place 
where innocents can be erased
where brute and power is extolled 
where hate takes root and turns us cold
please know that I will always be 
a refuge safe, where you can flee
when danger lurks at every turn 
you have a home where love’s light burns

~kat

A poem and a beautiful glimmer…innocence in the face of a fawn. She represents all that is pure and true to me in this crazy world. It is my hope to be a shelter, a friend, a safe place for all innocent souls in this world turned cold. I am here. It seems like such a simple thing to be kind at a time when compassion is seen as resistance.

much love, peace, and glimmers to you

~kat

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November 23, 2025

day 321 – a ReVerse Poem

By Kat Myrman 
A ReVerse Poem ~ 23 November 2025

a deep, slow breath in
when the end is clearly not clear 
before fading into dust
it’s the dawn that rescues me
where the edge looms ever close
a glimpse of the heavens
morning walks through
the mist at dawn
just a glimmer
souls of trees laid bare and pure
the sweetest of blossoms 
into a world turned gray

~kat

Things have been quite bizarre lately stateside.  Sometimes I envy my friends and neighbors across the border or across the pond. But it seems no matter where a body lives, there are leaders who don’t care about the people they serve but rather, care only about staying in power and reaping the benefits. It’s not like this generation of humans is experiencing an anomaly. Selfish, cruel leaders have been with us since time began. 

I have found that the only way to survive the wrath of horrible leaders and the current disturbing state of the world is to focus on what is most important. Fortunately the season is right on time. There are opportunities to share time with family and friends this time of year more than any other. Perfect! Because that is what is most important. The relationships we cherish. The world will eventually right the downward spiral we are currently experiencing. For now and until the end of 2025, I choose to cherish those who mean the most to me…and that includes myself. 

Take care my friends. Much love, peace and glimmers to you.

~kat

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