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...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 31, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
What Makes You Shine? Like the curve of a polished red apple Or the twinkle of a baby’s eyes in discovery. Is it the finesse of added sparkles, Or the inner light caused by reflection? When the music sways and your hips follow A smile bows in anticipation. A sheen of...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 29, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Elders The autumn of life Is not the onset of decline But the preparation For the subdued beauty Of bareness The gift of golden wisdom. Abbe would love to hear from you and share her writings. Find her at...
