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Winter is done and Spring has begun!

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It’s true, it’s true, spring is here! Today is Ostara, the start of spring! Winter has officially ended (even though it’s snowing as I write this post). Perhaps someone needs to tell old man winter to take a hike. I’ll … Continue reading

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“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Henry David Thoreau

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Hmmmm, well, presently, when I look out my window, the snow seems to be the only thing I’m seeing. Ok, Henry, I get it. I need to look with my soul, not just my eyes. For example, that pile of … Continue reading

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Shades of white…

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… lots and lots of white! Yup, record-breaking snowfall so far in 2015. Here on the banks of the Concord River, the snow is still pristine white. This is the upside of living along a river in a protected wetland. … Continue reading

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A blanket of white on a frozen river!

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Blizzard Juno is here and giving the Concord River (and surrounding areas) a deep coating of pristine snow. Chris’ car is mostly buried and Penny has decided it’s best to pee in her diaper than head outdoors. That’s okay, I … Continue reading

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In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.

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Robert Lynd When I was a small child, I wanted to fly like a bird. Taking branches of leaves, I would run as fast as I could and flap my arms like crazy. For a while, I actually believed I … Continue reading

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“There are nights when the wolves are silent, and only the moon howls.”

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Tonight is the Wolf Moon. Even though wolves howl at just about any full moon, this moon is special. Not just because it’s the first full moon of the new year, although that is very cool. But because the dark … Continue reading

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Yes, there is a Santa Claus!

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The other day, someone asked me when I stopped believing in Santa Claus. I replied that I hadn’t. In fact, I still listen for sleigh bells, and before going to bed on the 24th, I look to the sky for … Continue reading

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When I can’t sleep ….

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… I count my blessings. My first blessing is my son. He’s there for me when I need a ladder held or an ear to listen. Second blessing, my family and friends. They have watched me travel some bumpy roads … Continue reading

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Taking stock …

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Blessed Samhain (pronounced saa-ween). Sunset on Samhain is the beginning of the Celtic New Year, marking the end of last year’s spiritual journey and the beginning of a new one. It is a time to reflect on the bounty received, … Continue reading

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Movin’ on up!

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Hazel has moved from the basement to a new, deeeluxe apartment in the house. This way he’ll get to enjoy the company of the cats, dogs, fish, and any other critters that roam the house while I’m at work. (Actually, … Continue reading

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