Author Archives: Mary Beth Frezon

September 11 – We Remember

There’s more that we could never imagine happening going on, and this year’s September 11 remembrances may seem to be fading in a world that seems more and more violent and dystopic. Yesterday an assassination of a political person seems to have equal numbers of fingers pointing at both sides. But violence is never the answer. We must remain committed to our belief that freedom can be held by many, even though they don’t always agree on everything. We can agree enough. And we can agree and disagree peacefully. Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 22

I only know that • the act of sitting still • is a great teacher Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 18

The camera caught • his long nose and he needs a • manicure badly Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 17

sitting outside while • The wind scuffs up my coffee • And I shiver Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2025 day 16

>A squirrel as Buddha • Waiting for enlightenment • On the bird feeder Continue reading

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