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“I AM, WHO I AM” ~~~ I AM

Unfolding LOVE!

I Am just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more.

I wrote this poem this morning! Enjoy!

Sun’s golden rays burst through the icy cold air!

Nippy breeze says, “Dress warm! Beware!”

Fires blazing in the wood stoves….

Ready to warm my red cold nose and toes!

A day at Bumpity begins….

There will be many grins!

What’s on the agenda for today?

Makes no difference, for “NOW” is where we stay!

Yes, in the “NOW” is how we work and play!

We set our intent to live this way!

Don’t get me wrong…..

About my morning song!

There is plenty to do…..

Sharing life through and through….

Fires flared….

Food prepared….

Cats and birds to water and feed….

Yes, we will be busy indeed!

Who knows what will happen next….

or who will be our next guest!

Only “I AM” does….for this we are truly blest!

So, as we each go on our way….

I do have something to say!

I AM Loves you and me….

This is how we are called to BE!

~~~AKKUB will dance and sing….then centering~~~

THE MUNK, so full of Spunk…Chants          

ALWAYS LOVE, yes, ALWAYS LOVE

~~~Marilyn, now Maralina! loves everything!

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A NEW DAY! TO CLEAR THE WAY!

What a beautiful day I have had!

I wrote this early this morning….

It has danced with me all through the day!

(*** Note*** “I AM” is the name I use for God, Supreme Being, Higher Power, Universal Energy…. or whatever name you choose to use…. )

A NEW DAY….. TO CLEAR THE WAY!

Blueberries and coffee on my balcony! 

 Oh, how wonderful my life can be!

If I choose to intentionally live this prayer….

Live, Love, and Clear the AIR!


another serenity prayer .jpeg

(poster copied from FaceBook post)

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Then I will be able to BE…. 

The one…. that …. I AM…. created in ME!

(changing the word “you” to “me” in the poster below)


Forgive yourself!.jpeg

(poster copied from FaceBook post)

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May every moment….

Bring you peace!

Full of Life and Love….

And the ability to release!


Caminando en el Amor de Dios  (Walking in the Love of God)

 Grateful for the Love of ALL,  

Marilyn…. The Munk…. M&M…. Dragonfly or whatever name you decide to call her!

UKRAINE: World’s Flower of HOPE

photo by Marilyn Merrill

Unthinkable terror…. you Understand!

Yet…..

Keys of           

Undaunted            

(K)ourage….             

Resolute Valor….

Abundant Bravery….                 

  Invincable Spirit……                   

Neverending                      

Effort

Twist in the Lock of the World’s Heart….  

to…..     

Unlock        

Kindness….           

Respect…..              

Acceptance…..               

Independence….                  

Neighborly Peaceful….                   

Existence…..
and Most of all LOVE!
Awaken us, Stir usTo BEAll we are made to BE!
Blessings to all!  The MUNK aka Marilyn

JAN. FREEZE IN FEB.

If I may be so bold…..

I have…. come in….. out of the cold….
Those 127 steps to move my car……

On this frigid morning…. Seemed…. OOOh…..  soooooo…. very… far!

cold icy car.jpg
PHOTO: THEMUNK


Now…. with…, HOT…. cup of coffee in my hand…..

I gratefully say life is grand!

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PHOTO: THEMUNK


One more large plastic bag of clothes   packed and ready to go!

That was from yesterday…. today, I am moving rather sloooow….

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PHOTO: THEMUNK

M&M has this to say…..UNKNOWN BLESSINGS ARE ALREADY ON THE WAY!
(I used italics so it would look like they were in a hurry!)


Anticipating…. JOY-fill emails or calls

Full of ONE-der-full INTENTIONS and NEWS!


In ALL WAYS LOVE,

Intends THE MUNK…..

Herb Garden Grows

Bumpity had an herb garden, last year!

Cold winds began to blow!

“It’s, okay herbs, you have nothing to fear….

I’ll bring some of you in to the warm fire’s glow!

“Rosemay, Thyme, Marjoram…..

  put into pots….

Then into the Sunrise room…. 

They found warm spots!

Sage, Chives, Parsley, Greek and Italian Oregano….

Were covered by a floating plant cloth, just so!

Colder winds came and snow blew around….

The plants were happy in their chosen ground!

Then warm breezes…..

between mild freezes….

Herbs reunited….. 

under kitchen window….

Covered some nights….

when cold winds blow!

Yes, they are happy….Check the picture below!herb garden.jpg

Picture by: TheMUNK. 4-20-2020

Out in the Upper Gardens….I did find!

Rhubarb a growing….

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picture by Robert Thompson


with Asparagus….not far behind!

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picture by: Robert Thompson

It won’t be long….

and you can come see….

this magical, mystical, healing space!

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picture by: TheMUNK summer of 2019

When you come driving down the Bumpity Road….

It will put a great big smile on my face!
In All WAY-s LOVE, gently calls The MUNK aka Marilyn 🎶

Message from the Universe

May God, Bless YOU and Keep YOU!   

May YOU recognize God’s Face shining on YOU!     

May YOU know Peace!


Since I had my first eye cataract surgery done……

(over a month ago, now)…..

through the new lens….

everything is bright, clear and full of color…..

Bright!   Beautiful!   Alleluia!

The other eye shows everything as well…..

only clouded with a tea color….

blurry and indistinct…..

My eyes fight with each other….

to show me the world from their view!

This gave me head aches…. extreme and intense…..

Then…. a beautiful friend drummed for me….

Calling in Spirits of LOVE and LIGHT!

Gratefully the pain is gone…..
Tho battle between my eyes rages….

As I read this…..

so many metaphors for what is happening in our world emerge…..

I will let you play with them…..

Please share them with me….as you will…

It will be ONE-der-FULL !!!

when the second eye is done….

until then…

the eye that sees clearly….

works so hard to bring me truth…

that is tires…..waters…..tears…..

in the morning is crusted shut…..

right now…..warm damp rags return it to life….

My vision, well let’s just say….

it varies….on which eye is winning in their battle!

A patch to protect and rest the new lens….

is something I sometimes wear!

A pirate!

hardy….har….har….har….

without a parrot or bottle of rum!


To read is tiring….. 

to type an adventure…..

To show I LOVE and Care…. 

Is all that I can dare!


Today I received this message from the Universe….I want to pass it on to you….Just change my name to yours….Is all you have to do!


From: The Universe <theuniverse@tut.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:09 AM
Subject: A Note from the Universe ❤️ TUT
To: <themmerrill@gmail.com>



Of all the luck! Can you believe it, Marilyn?
You. In paradise. Now. Exactly as you are. 
Exactly as it is.
Do you have any idea how many souls in the unseen wish they could be in your shoes? Wish they could see through your eyes? Wish they could feel what moves in your heart? Have your friends? Share your loves? Face your fears and your beasts?
Oh, heck yeah, your fears and your beasts! Are you kidding? Especially your fears and your beasts! Because from where they are, it’s so much easier to see how soon they will pass, how triumphant you will be, and how much more they’ll make possible.
Tallyho,  The Universe

AWAKE

I woke with a start!

No “awake” message on the phone from Linda.

I plugged in my phone and rolled over and cried…..

”I Love you Linda….

I miss your earthly presence….

Thank you for BE-ing in my heart!”

Then, I heard her say to me….

“Thank you for loving me….No Matter What….”

So, fill my life with Love….💗 💞

TODAY…..Each day ….. or Any Day

Just…… call📞 , or text 💬, or email 💌…..

“Awake”

So, I know you are out there and safe….

In All WAY’s Love, gently calls The MUNK

This was one of Linda’s favorite pictures, that I took….
Thank you Sharon Rork for painting it!

Bumpity Morning

Sun peeking in the East….
What will this day release….

Bird song….
sweet and long….
Calling…”come, my love….
a nest to make…..
prepare for little ones…..
Did you see Bob’s seed?”

Squirrels scampering and chattering, too!
“Where did I store those nuts?….
I have little ones to feed!”

Wood stoves dieing embers call….
“I am hungry! Feed me, Please!”

My bed so toasty warm….
“Just 5 more minutes, before into morning I ease….”

Cats by the patio door…..
“Time to eat their eyes implore”….

That reminds me…..
Bob has seeds in store….
time to sort and see….
“Do we need more?”

My body restless now….
ready to enJOY this day!
Banana muffins to make….
As I work and play!

My thoughts now shift to all of YOU!
You are here with me….in all I am!
I carry you in my heart….
I know we are never truly apart!

At this time so many are alone….
so I will take a moment….pick up my phone….
Say, “Hello! I was thinking of you!
I was wondering….what are you up to?”

As I close my eyes and see your faces….

Remembering times, places and sacred spaces!

I am so very grateful for every moment….

So, NOW in this very moment….

I embrace you with LOVE divine….

We are the true SONshine!

So, let me know….how are you and what are you doing?

THE WORLD IS SPINNING

The world is spinning ....
"Is this virus just beginning ....?
"Polls politically say who could be winning....
People .... is anyone grinning ....?

i am, who i am, that's all i can be.
So, i am!

I AM, that I AM....a voice called to me!
So, I AM joins me!

sometimes .... i know with certainty....
 or .... all is .... so, very,  foggy to me.....
sometimes .... I AM's voice is so very strong....
 or .... I AM whispers so delicately!
sometimes .... in Silence .... I AM comes long....
 unspeakably .... 
 dazzling darkness' radiance brings clarity!
Awe.... Wonder.... Peace.... Joy.... Gratitude.... wash through... around.... into.... 
 Yes.... LOVE embodies me!

BREATH .... in deep and long ....
 hold that full lung....so very strong....
Oh, so, gently.... slowly....
 exhale breath's release..... 
now, lungs completely empty .... 
 feel the PEACE!

With every breath, I AM's LOVE enters in....
Healing LOVE for every cell.... thought.... 
  and memory....
Freeing One to BE .... to BE, LOVE .... 
 if ONE chooses to BE!

What will the morning sun rise bring? 
Radiant light rays across the sky .... 
Squirrels digging for hidden nuts.... 
 and cranes that shouldn't be able to fly!
Please, don't tell them, that, 
  scientifically, they can't .... 
I love to watch them fly low and oh, so, high!
Wood shed calling .... to bring in a load .... 
 to stay warm and cozy in our abode!
Eggs to scramble .... or maybe an omelette! 
 to fill hungry tummies, you bet!
coffee or juice .... and maybe some toast!
 a Joyful communion ....  with I AM our host!

Yes, the world is spinning .... 
  and spinning and spinning.....
Although, we may are far apart.... 
  I carry each ONE of you in my heart!

In All WAYs LOVE, gently calls, The Munk!

My Prayer

Wow! What an awesome life I have in each and every moment!

Awestruck by the intricately complex….yet simplicity of each moment!

Gratefully JOY overflows and floods my LIFE…

I dance….. I sing….

I laugh…. LOVE I bring….

I break…. I crawl….

I even fall…..

I walk……

I talk…..

I listen…..

My eyes glisten……

I am….ME…..

I am meant to BE….

Yes, all of ME….

This “I AM” has given me!! 

In ALL-WAY-s LOVE,

    Gently calls .  The MUNK!

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Frigid Winter Day

Rolling over my eyes blink at the time……

Later than from this bed, I usually climb…..

Gray sky….

White snow…..

All the grays in between……

Oh, yes, oh yes, I recognize this wintry scene!

Sun is not, yet, breaking through the clouds….

Allowing multitudes of gray……

To fill….yes, to fill this winter day….

Birds fly in for the morning seed…..

Enough for all…..there is no greed!

Flash of red!….woodpeckers red cap….

Blue Jays waiting their turn for a scrap!

Mottled muted colors of out outdoor cats…..

Then tagging along in the rear…..

One Golden kitten does appear!

Golden kitten brings forth a memory….

Of a foggy summer morn….

When Sun broke though a fog shrouded tree…

Bringing mystical, magical rays to me……

My heart warms….

My soul sings…..

Tears of gratitude fill my cloudy eyes….

Joy for all I have seen and done…..

This JOY….is…..no surprise!

The gift of Life given to me…..

Goes on into eternity…..

Who….how…..will I BE today?

Will I sink back into the gray?

Will my color…..show THE WAY!

Will I tap dance through the day?

Or will bare feet glide and sway!

This day, this moment is a gift…..

How will I choose to drift!

Yes, for all it is a gift!

How will we choose to drift?

al-WAY-s LOVE,      says The MUNK~~~~~~