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Gifts of the Spirit Animal – The Spirit Speaks

02/06/21 Leave a Comment

(This is the fourth part of a series, the first of which you can find here.) With hearts blessed by wonder, we watched our deer friends, now all quite mobile, … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Spirit Animal – The Spirit Speaks

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Relationship With Others, Short Writings, Wildlife

Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Growing Close

12/26/20 Leave a Comment

Magnolia fawn close-up

(This is the third part of a series, the first of which you can find here.) I had no idea what wonder our deer guests would reveal in the weeks to come, but … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Growing Close

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Relationship With Others, Short Writings, Wildlife

Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Moving In

11/27/20 Leave a Comment

Fawn Spirit Animals - Moving In

(This is the second part of a series, the first of which you can find here.) As dawn broke the next day, I resembled a child on Christmas, eager to take in … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Spirit Animal – Moving In

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Relationship With Others, Short Writings, Wildlife

Gifts of the Spirit Animal – The Gifts Arrive

11/22/20

"Hurry, come out here!" my husband exclaimed as he burst in the door. His delivery hinted at disaster, so I flew out of my chair and scampered outside. Relieved … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Spirit Animal – The Gifts Arrive

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Relationship With Others, Short Writings, Wildlife

Taking Flight With Broken Wings

08/22/19 Leave a Comment

I don't remember what inspired me to step outside, but as often seems to be the case these days, the timing surely was intentional, with the upcoming discovery … [Read more...] about Taking Flight With Broken Wings

Filed Under: Life Lessons, Nature, Ramblings

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Triptych Life Academy

This poem was written in response to Rattle’s March 2025 ekphrastic challenge, which featured E.E. King’s painting titled “Art Class Siblings — Under … [Read More...] about Triptych Life Academy

Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

Modern last supper— aggressions simmering in a melting pot © 2024 HSE … [Read More...] about Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

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Being Present is Life’s Present

Being more present in and for your own life is much like being present with others: Sit and with a softness in your heart, look beyond and hold the … [Read More...] about Being Present is Life’s Present

Real Life in Dreams

(Yes, this is based on a real dream.) I dream of a desolate house with layers of many. Windows that once shined are now matted over by remnants of … [Read More...] about Real Life in Dreams

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