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12 16 20 Dec 2012

12 16 20 Dec 2012

Merrie DailDec 20, 20121 min read

Sticky notes that framed my computer fill the waste basket – one by one – like fall’s last leaves dropping from trees (the business year is winding down) Out back little jenny-wren has taken up residence under the patio table,…

Tomorrow Today

Tomorrow Today

Merrie DailJun 29, 20121 min read

Sometimes life smarts – well, backward glances and forward hopes perhaps Examining – or not what it means to live a life “well lived” Striving to shoulder daily responsibilities, the shoulds, oughts, musts – while necessary – perhaps noble in…

Strive

Strive

Merrie DailFeb 11, 20121 min read

Strive to live each day in little moments Noting the joy of each and let them become as small steps leading you through the darkness If you can capture one another will surely follow Sometimes we have to tell ourselves…

Wild Pony

Wild Pony

Merrie DailFeb 3, 20121 min read

Out on the prairie and down east (along the coast) there are wild ponies, occasionally one sees a sign – DO NOT FEED I took a risk, guided my car roadside, and searched remnants of lunch for the saved afternoon…

Red Light Green Light

Red Light Green Light

Merrie DailFeb 1, 20121 min read

At those times when I feel in harmony with the world Every clock dances with 12:12, 3:03 or other synchronous pairs before moving on to the next minute in time Conversely, hands on a discordant clock suspend time as they…