September 2009
Tassajara
The Morning Shadows
Sunlight dark and sunlight bright, its contrasts arrive
Sunlight frames and sunlight breaks, its colors alive
Sunlight strong and sunlight soft, its textures renew
The morning shadows call you
Sunlight quiet and sunlight loud, its presence is heard
Sunlight reflect and sunlight effects, its light is bright
Sunlight moves and sunlight stills, its strength is felt
The morning shadows surround you
Sunlight here and sunlight there, its surprises abound
Sunlight warm and sunlight cold, its temptations around
Sunlight close and sunlight afar, its depths sound
The morning shadows form you
Sunlight on trees and sunlight on hills, its magic is here
Sunlight on rocks and sunlight on water, its color is strong
Sunlight on clouds and sunlight on paths, its welcome is here
The morning shadows inspire you
Sunlight winter and sunlight spring, it has endless time
Sunlight summer and sunlight fall, it brings seasons to call
Sunlight early and sunlight late, it creates the day
The morning shadows beckon you
September 2009
Tassajara
Sunlight's Morning Grace
From darkness it grows with slowness
From background it moves with depth
From dullness it begins with brightness
The Sunlight's grace shows its face
Its light shows us its depth
Its color shows us its strength
Its movement shows us its day
The Sunlight's grace shows its pace
Begin again a new day
Begin again the warmth it brings
Begin again its date with this place
The Sunlight's grace shows its way
Its magic frames the place
Its strength frames surrounding's glow
Its arrival confirms that all is well
The Sunlight's grace shows its day
From behind a mountain its movement shows
From behind a sycamore its light brightens
From behind a planet's sleep its awakening arrives
The Sunlight's grace shows its morning
October 2009
Ode to Emile
Your life was full and endless
Your energy and spirit, pure magic
You touched us with an open-ended outlook
We have you forever in our memories
Your art was larger than your full life
Your inspirations of nature's beauty lives on
You shared a vision: creative, timeless and unique
We loved you, as our life's art director
Your hospitality was endless, gracious
Your love of Bach was infectious, moving
You welcomed many with your remarkable presence
We had your open friendship to be grateful for
Your artful life was ever-present
Your authentic living style surrounds us
You made Big Sur come to life endlessly
We have been changed forever for knowing you
In memory of Emile Norman
October 2009
Remembering a Retail Time Gone By
Work hard and achieve the best, was the motto
Respect others, welcome customers as the guests
Do whatever it takes, make the impressions lasting
These were unwritten factors to inspire
A business culture respected as family
A leading edge with world-wide pride
A passion and dedication unknown in its time
These were principles to shine and guide
Early mentors abounded within and around
Gertrude and Harvey, plus Barbara and Dorothy
"Ours Alone" was the cry that drove this memorable team
These were times of learning and earning
Having the ultimate, both products and people, its quest
Making it memorable, for every individual, the test
Working to make it a successful recipe, its best
These were the days to never forget
Were has it gone? To rest in my memory
When will it be back? Not in my lifetime
Could I repeat it? I have in other avenues
These are the rememberings: Gone by, never to return
October 2009
Ode to Barbara
You were a gift to me yet unknown
Your infectious energy set my focus straight
Your belief in me gave me new insights
You were always there as a tireless guide
Times of growth and expansion gave us new momentum
Opportunities and learning became our cornerstones
Graciousness and quality were our values unmatched
You were a teacher endlessly present
New ways of operating were always shared
Inspired creating was in the path we rode
Setting standards at their highest were our goals
You were the timeless mentor at my early days
Laughter and enjoyment were required tools
Growth and achievement were the endless rules
Acknowledgement and encouragement were engraved in depth
You were there to send me on my next wave
I will miss you in the present
I will never the gift you left me in the past
In Memory of Barbara Rossi
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
The Sunrise Strength
Quietly its colors call forth
Boldly its reflections come into focus
Magically it moves forward
The sunrise shows its efforts
Brilliantly the clouds welcome it
Brightly the horizon frames it
Strongly it pushes around it
The sunrise shows its force
Magnificently its radiance arrives
Powerfully it moves to captivate attention
Rhythmically it comes forth in strength
The sunrise shows its face
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
The Distant Morning Calls
Its lighting frames the day around
Far off views come into focus
Colors brighten your attention to see
The distant morning presents itself
Views of ranches and pastures afar
Horses and cattle dot the horizon's frame around
Birds sing to the sky's movements abound
The distant morning becomes clear
Shadows evolve into pictures bright with light
Depths show forth that once had night
Sun's lighting brings mountains alive into sight
The distant morning is here
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
Fall Morning's Sunrise
A contrast to morning's cold, the sun presents itself
Meadows and mountains shine in its strength
Colors dark become colors bright with light
The morning sun takes shape
Distant clouds create the backdrop
Surrounding pine forests set the stage
Depths of fields and trees complete the picture
The morning sun is present
A misty horizon begins to shift into daylight
Golden ranch lands come into view
Sounds abound with morning's birds around
The morning sun brightens the day
Sunlight paths welcome walks to take
Distant mountains bring thoughts to dream
Far away views take sights inward to review
The morning sun has created a day
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
A Fall Morning Silhouette
The orchard's dark trees await the sunrise
The Sierra's distant mountains frame the horizon
The contrast of cold and warm bring a patch of fog
The fall morning begins
The ranch land stands still with quiet
The frost fields frame pines and oaks
The wild sage sets a golden trim around
The fall morning progresses
The morning brightens the mountains behind
The dark pines begin to stand tall with light
The forest fames the fall orchard's last remains
The fall morning is alive
The birds sing welcome after night’s snow
The quiet hears sounds of fire's burning glow
The empty paths welcome thoughts of walks and talks
The fall morning has arrived.
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
October's Sierra Morning
Dark Mountains frame the horizon
Dusty clouds reflect the colors to arrive
Distant lake waters accent with hues of blue
The sunrise is set to arrive
Quiet meadows give depth to the setting
Silhouetted trees stand poised for the day
Blue skies backdrop the bright eastern light
The sunrise brightens its way
Dark green forests emerge with colors
Pine tops reach to welcome the light approaching
Sagebrush trims nature's morning canvas
The sunrise calls to its stage
Faint bird songs begin their emergence
Hues of rose, pink and such reflect the clouds
Abundant shades of gold, greens and blues abound around
The sunrise stillness presents its day
October 2009
Orchard House
Washoe Pines Ranch, NV
A Walk in Fall's Golden Glow
Pinecones falling on the path that guides
Golden fields glistening with frost that shines
Numerous shapes and sizes of leaves paint the scene
Fall's golden glow has come
Contrasts of cold shade and warmth of sun
Birds songs less strong as days grow short
Colors muted with tones deepened as a season begins
Fall's golden glow shows off
Breezes cooler from new directions begin
Shady clouds arrive to deepen the sky
Crispness all around reminds one of what is to come
Fall's golden glow has begin
Musty aromas from rain just fallen
Textured horizons with sun's angles shifted
Feelings of change from movements in the air
Fall's golden glow begins anew
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