Tag Archives: lifearoundus

NaPoWriMo 2026, Day 20

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Mary Beth Frezon

In the quiet yard
a pile of feathers, yellow, black… Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 15

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Mary Beth Frezon

wrinkled with sleep I am waiting,
listening to the crescendo —
water coming to a quick boil… Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2024 Day 30 FIN

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Mary Beth Frezon

birds all watching while • birdfeeder’s repaired again • more patient than bears Continue reading →

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7 November 2020

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

There was this and then moments later there were all kinds of wonderful headlines! Thanks everyone for keeping the faith and working and being strong. Now the real work begins.

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Coping, Dealing and Being Kind

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’m resurrecting this from July 2012 after the Colorado theater shooting, when I reposted it from 2001. We’re all dealing with a lot, coming from all different directions, on top of the normal wear and tear of living. In the … Continue reading →

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