Tag Archives: love

NaPoWriMo 2026, Day 19

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Mary Beth Frezon

today the slushing rain has filled
the yard with thirty-ish finches
all arguing for seed and perch… Continue reading →

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How to Love (and Why)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Mary Beth Frezon

When our hearts are small, our understanding and compassion are limited, and we suffer. We can’t accept or tolerate others and their shortcomings, and we demand that they change. But when our hearts expand, these same things don’t make us suffer anymore. We have a lot of understanding and compassion and can embrace others. Continue reading →

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