by Abbe Rolnick | May 1, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
An Unexpected GiftTake this to warm you.A shawl woven in blue and yellowA hand-me down momentWhere eyes met And women connect.A pebble glistening in the sunRainbows of metallic pastsHoned by the river’s edgeA skipping stoneHeart shaped in time and hope.Lichen, crusty...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 27, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Designer SandwichA crunch on the outsidePreferably pumpernickel rye toastedNot too thin or thickJust enough to hold the center.A mixture of texturesThat meld the outer vigorWith a smooth snap.A thin coating of DijonBefore the bed of lettuceRipe tomato slices, sharp...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 6, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Life’s Subsets—Math reimaginedI loved the lesson in math about sets and subsets.Or was it in philosophy or literature that I became Aware of the ellipses in my life?Ellipses revolved, opened and closed as if Each door was permeable like a cell wall. I wondered how...
by Abbe Rolnick | Dec 19, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
SensesI enjoy the smell of ironing.The steam suspended burn of crisp pleats and smooth collars.I enjoy the smell of noodle soupA signal of the sabbath, healing, and love.I enjoy the smell of challahBraided twists of yeasty bread, crusty and tender. I enjoy the violet...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 28, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Ticket to Radical ResponsibilityIt was free so I took it.I had no idea where it would lead.An open call to my consciousI wondered if attending a sermon from a Different religion counted.Or if my class from the community police academyWould suffice as an entry into the...
