I woke one morning recently and, as always, noted the birds fluttering outside my window at the feeder. This alone was not unusual, but the fact that the movement persisted while two of my cats approached was peculiar. On closer inspection I found a black-capped chickadee trapped inside. The opportunistic little thing had somehow managed […]
Continue readingSeeing in the Dark
It is interesting how in darkness we are able to see the most. And a truth that seems contradictory is a signal to take a closer look. Who contemplates their life during times of exuberance and great joy? What do we learn here? We learn we like it. We overindulge in it and strive to […]
Continue readingThoughtful Recovery
Hurrying is something I’ve sworn off of late. I know rushing doesn’t get me ahead. But what your logical self knows and your good sense tells you often lose out to old ways and ingrained habits. Remembering to be in the moment is always, bar none, your best bet. Saturday afternoon I jammed my foot […]
Continue readingSecret Garden Update
Last year, Richard and I decided it was time to do something about the overgrowth that lies just beyond our small, fenced backyard. We’ve put a lot of energy into our front garden, vegetable garden, and backyard oasis. But just beyond has been, well, you know the old saying, “out of sight, out of mind.” […]
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