by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 13, 2017 | Abbe's Notes
Cross legged, I lean into the counter, conscious that the pen moves along paper, that symbols become words and thoughts spill out. Two bananas left from the bunch cross and I ponder my crossed legs as crossed bananas. Silly contemplations that ignore any substance. I...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 6, 2017 | Abbe's Notes
Bird songs. The chatter behind the silence. Din of Dawn. No need to rush the day. See and feel– You won’t be bored. ~Abbe
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 21, 2017 | Abbe's Notes
I still celebrate my mom As if she waited at the counter For her latte Smoked cigarettes by robin’s nest She discovered nature here ~Abbe
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 15, 2017 | Abbe's Notes
We are insulated with a self-made existence—not tampered with by color or noticeable differences. Blessed with education, loving parents, we found a path not so littered with prejudices— That we not only survive, but thrive. We have the luxury of privilege....
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 8, 2017 | Abbe's Notes
People try to play down their success. As if the “whine” of being one’s own person with awards and some monetary success, lessons the hard work. The question lingers, “Do we measure up?” Focus on the doing, the path which brings its own reward....