sparrows, they're her favorite bird because "they tough out winter like the rest of us"

she says

She's in from her homeless home for Valentines cookies, laundry spinning in the back room

Kathy is constructing a guitar out of dough for Dan Mike

cold sore--bottom lip, bra-less, beautiful homeless woman of 53

a song in her heart, 

glory hallelujah to the lord

it broke her heart to see the eight inches of snow on the sparrows nest (she understands how it feels)

and all she wants for her birthday,

[March 19]

is spring.

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Leesa's Richard has arrived, snoring on the couch, she is at his feet with clear eyes

the shakes are gone

earlier today he threw a beer into the alley and it shattered, signifying his addiction, ready to shat

       ter

that's a miracle around here.

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glory hallelujah to the Lord.