Category Archives: gardens and flowers

NaPoWriMo Day Four

Mauve evening descends gently taking the day down below the dark world forgetting the day is quiet and softly still pink clouds overhead driving home tonight glad for the little pleasures given me today. Tomorrow I’ll rise in the newness … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo Day One

Rain again, running down the sky, •
the window, into the roots •
of still uncertain plants… Continue reading

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The Eve of April and NaPoWriMo – a new start!

Yes this past year was weird to the max, wasn’t it? I confess that although I was doubling up in my news aggregating and posting via social media, I couldn’t keep it going here too apparently? We were all tired … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Art

The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity. — Glenn Gould

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Summer Doldrums

Yes apparently this time of year I wander off and do – not much. I’ve been working – from home, and adjusting to this more and more. It’s nice to have lunch just a few steps away. My commute is … Continue reading

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