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Remember When

Remember When

I have a post on Vision and Verb today about long-term versus new relationships and the power of stories that start with “Remember when…” Tomorrow I’ll be posted photos showing the transformation from snowy winter to spring?

Here We Snow Again

Here We Snow Again

Okay, I rarely post more than once a week anymore, but I can not keep such weather joy to myself. I must share! My drive home from work: The dogs have a better attitude about it. The snow-fall hoods me round;In wood and water, earth and air,A silence everywhere. — Loreena McKennitt, “Snow” A bit of…

Hands

Hands

Not so pretty Supple and lithe A boney bump  And scar Horse accidents Gardening Snow shoveling Music These hands haveEarned their keep They loveMugs of hot coffeeCold bottles of beerAnd digging in the dirt Oh, the friends they’ve made!These hands of mine Rubber grips for opening stubborn jars And magnetic necklace clasps But they continue to…

Who the Heck Am I Now?

Who the Heck Am I Now?

I read something the other day that said one of the most important things to do with a creative endeavor is to be authentic. Quit trying to please people by striving to figure out what they like or want or need. Stop trying to be popular! Quit reading self help books on how to be…