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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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NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 8

It is tiring • and I wonder if this is • how it felt for Eve • as the door closed Continue reading →

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The Eve of April

the eve of april – before dark I walk the yard – peepers singing loud Continue reading →

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Superb Owl Sunday

I was just sitting watching some folks online talk about the state of the world when I heard… SOMETHING. Continue reading →

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November 5, 2024

I just went out to check for mail and to empty my coffee grounds into the garden. Beautiful sunny day, almost seventy degrees. Heading out in a bit to pick up Mom and spend the rest of the day together. … Continue reading →

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