As the patio door opens, the rain-soaked cedar welcomes me with its sweet, musky fragrance. It’s natural as air to inhale deeply with such a morning greeting. I take no more than two or three steps each day during this… Read more
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there is beauty in snow
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer… Read more
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praeludium 1, gifts, and a wonderful life
piano student’s space studying … practicing gift from music teacher’s wife gift from piano teacher something beautiful for you (above and below) — enjoy.
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the secrets the rain wants to tell us
“Live in moments that consume your heart and mind, but be distracted by the music from the leaves, birds, wind, rain, sun and people.” — said Val Uchendu. Two recently completed knit projects. Antler (pattern) by Ankestrick done in a heavy… Read more
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the sky — and our joyful place in the family of things
I am a lifelong enthusiast. People continually remark how positive I am, despite circumstances. That’s me. So what am I enthusiastic about? Gathering (with friends/family), cooking for friends/family, the sky, animal welfare, flowing bodies of water, the sky, natural light,… Read more
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observed, after the snow
An elderly man who walks past everyday, was practically trotting through the snow headed to his usual spot at the end of Johnson on the hem of the Salish Sea. It was still early though not long after daylight broke… Read more
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come to the pond
“. . . What I want to say is that the past is the past, and the present is what your life is, and you are capable of choosing what that will be, darling citizen. So come to the pond,… Read more
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landing on a decently sized hill …
Perhaps it’s my age. Perhaps it’s the rebel in me. Or is it something else entirely? In recent years I find there is no need for making resolutions. There was a time when I followed the crowd and would make… Read more
