Monthly Archives: April 2023

NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 8

cold sunny April
tempting to turn the heat off
history says no Continue reading

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Clouds and Machines

I saw an interesting edge of clouds on the way home from Mom’s and finally found a place with a clear view of it. When I first saw it, it seemed to be heading to something a little more turbulent … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 7

all day the wind blew
stealing a wing feather from
a hovering hawk Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2023 Day 6

I stepped outside to contribute the coffee grounds to the garden and it was much warmer outside than in. I came in, and even before making the new coffee, I opened my bedroom window to the spring. Such a relief to have fresh air in the house Continue reading

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The Daffodils

The past couple years, this view has been interrupted or obliterated by snow. This year, spring might seem to be arriving more gradually but it might be because – so far – there’s not been a wintery reprise. Continue reading

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