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Relationship With Others

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

Being Present is Life’s Present

09/03/20 Leave a Comment

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 gaze. Now, … [Read more...] about Being Present is Life’s Present

Filed Under: Relationship With Others, Relationship with Self, Short Writings

The Land of Lost Intentions

05/05/20 Leave a Comment

Countless thoughts fall to the ground, paving the way to the land of lost intentions. Poems to write, silent contemplations to share, inspirational thoughts not … [Read more...] about The Land of Lost Intentions

Filed Under: Aging, Ramblings, Relationship With Others, Relationship with Self

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The Rambler — Female, 60+ and getting older by the minute. I've always loved to write, but the words have rarely left my head. Here, now, that's all about to change.
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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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Momma - A Wildlife Birthing in My Deer Family

A Wildlife Birthing in My Deer Family

(This is a sequel to an earlier post about a deer family, which you can find here.) By late November 2020, my deer friend Magnolia was gone, now … [Read More...] about A Wildlife Birthing in My Deer Family

Whispers From the Green Velvet Case

A cigar-shaped green velvet case, worn with years and thread bare at the edges, sat closed amidst a group of old dusty bottles, a lusterless … [Read More...] about Whispers From the Green Velvet Case

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Soul-Soothing Resources

Soul-Soothing Resources
Below are some of my most favorite rest stops when the soul feels frazzled and needs to reconnect or take a little break:
Insight Timer Meditation App
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Sleeping At Last

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