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Twenty Minutes in My Backyard
The American Robin clearly whistles a repeated 3 syllable song into the cooling breeze. A House Sparrow chirrups back a hurried response- “Yes, I see the darkening clouds. When do you expect rain?” A very subtle plink, plat of unseen raindrops polka dots the patio stones. A Downy Woodpecker silently swoops onto the bird feeder…
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Embracing Tranquility: Connecting with Nature on a Walk Through the Woods
Happy-go-lucky new born green leaves dance in dappled sun welcoming me back to my true beginnings A community of sentinel trees surround me enfolding me in their pytoncides comforting me as a fellow nature being. Cheeps, twitters and coos waft on air filling my mind with relaxing, melodic tunes beckoning my soul to add chords…
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Bloom Vibrantly Anywhere: Lessons from Dandelion’s Life Cycle
Dear Fellow Nature Being, After surviving on this planet for over 30 million years, I have words of wisdom to share to aid you in your life cycle on Earth. Bloom vibrantly for all of your days, wherever your life grows. Be it in fertile soil, harsh parched lands, or places you would never expected…
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Well, Today is that Kind of Day
If ever there ever there were a Spring day so perfect,allowing the vibrancy of life to danceacross the grayed-brown hardened world. A cotton-candy morning lightbreaks the horizonushering in a true blue sky, Golden stars with fluted cupsbutter the lawns,encircling trees. Tiny 5 petaled periwinkle bloomspepper the edgesof pavement, Flaming fuchsia blossomspopcorn a human-size bushcasting a…
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5-4-3-2-1 Final Reflection of the SOLSC – Day 31
5 smiles: I wrote for all 31 days! I know have a list of new poetry forms to try and prompts to use in my notebooking. I made connections with others in this writing community and am so thankful for their comments and support. I am more mindful of moments to write about that happen…
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A Sandwiched Spring Break- Day 30 SOLSC
S andwiched in between Easter and P ath of Totality for the solar eclipse R est, relaxation, rejuvenation I deal plans for Monday to Friday N uturing myself G uarding this time for self-care. B ooks, books and more books R estorative yoga- stretch, breathe- Namaste E asy strolls absorbing the beauty of nature A…
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Waking to a Bird Song Sonata- Day 29 SOLSC
Over the past few mornings, as I am rolling between sleep and awakening, my ears have been filled with the songs of birds. It is a musical call to bring my mind consciously into the new day. As my eyes flutter a few times before fully opening, I hear one bird calling out and another…
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Fan Girling over Amanda Gorman- Day 28 SOLSC
Excitement was bubbling through my veins like celebratory champagne waiting for Amanda Gorman to start speaking at University of Buffalo’s Distinguished Speaker event last night. The event was sold out- of course it was! There was an hum throughout the whole auditorium. This young woman is just enthralling. Everything she says is so poetic. I…
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An Easter Poinsettia- Yes, You Read That Right!- Day 27 SOLSC
For the past few days, I have walked past my pink and cream poinsettia still in full bloom and thought I should write a slice about it. It has popped in and out of mind today so I will give it the attention the thoughts seem to be asking for. Really, I am in awe…
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Tea + Books = Great Night – Day 26 SOLSC
When I saw the advertisement for a book launch at my favorite tea bar, I knew I had to go. I could not resist a night that brought together a few of my favorite things- tea, books and friends. Walking up to the door, there was a sign that said CLOSED for a private event.…
Doodads and Doodles
A collection of casual word sketches about daily life
Collect moments, not things.
Doodads and Doodles 