Ravens, a poem
Ravens The sky is sharp today, Mother The trees wave wildly in the wind but there are no clouds in the sky to push around. I thought I […]
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Let Them Drink Coke
Like so many indigenous peoples around the world who have historically been exploited, forced off their land and exterminated, this story is especially compelling for the century we live in.
By Way of the Horse
At the age of 52, with no prior interest in horses, I propelled myself into the local horse world with over-the-top enthusiasm. This was several plus years ago and at
Greece
Sometimes I’m too busy communicating to think; sometimes I’m too busy reading about writing or reading about photography that I don’t actually DO either one. This was never so much
Rushing Into Summer
All the wild things are out in full bloom, already, and I can feel the press of numerous yard chores hovering over me: pulling weeds, pruning, stump removal, and
Take Back Your Crayons!
Remember when you were a little kid, and the actions of drawing and coloring flowed freely, without thought, angst or reservations? One of my fondest memories is getting
Some Women Take Vitamins and Some Buy Peach Blossoms
These words by L. Falcone, author of “Moving Days” moved me plenty in my exploration of the art and beauty evidenced in everyday life here in Florence. “Life is for
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Easter Sunday in Florence, Italy
Today is Easter Sunday in Florence. We arrived two days prior and found our apartment down a narrow cobble-stoned street lined with restaurants and shops. Florence is a magical city,
Fear of Beauty?
Wednesday we leave for a month-long trip to Europe and Morocco. Hopefully, we’ll have many opportunities to duck into internet cafes. They seem to be in some of the most
Impermanence, or Memoir Note #2
Nothing changes. The bones of the mammoth are still in the earth. -Adrienne Rich As I was reaching for the sweet potatoes this evening at dinner, I glimpsed my hand