Category Archives: life around us

Covid Isn’t Over

Got a text that V-safe check in will be ending June thirtieth. Signed up for that with my first COVID-19 vax and it’s made me feel like a tiny part of the solution for something.
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May Day!

clouds cannot bear it •
clasping themselves as they fly •
iron weight of rain Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 29

In spring, bear visits. •
bungee cords were too strong but •
the lid bent in half. Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 27

Bent over the ground •
this is how we welcome spring •
looking for new life. Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 19

Morning appointment with Mom. Tried to look at an electric car after we’d had some brunch but – sorry – we don’t have any. You could put a deposit on one and when it comes in, see if you like … Continue reading

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