Category: creativity
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Wednesday Morning
A chilly, damp, foggy, mid-February day, definitely coastal in its feel. The next several days are forecast to feature rain and snow and sleet, Oh my! We’ve been out and about, which has meant my climbing a few stairs. Climbing stairs has, predictably, resulted in me feeling post-polio exhaustion, but happy to have been exploring…
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A Cold Day
Today is a cold, bright, snow covered day, following Saturday’s storm that brought the birds to the feeder in mass. Yesterday morning we were meeting friend’s early, for a long delayed cup of coffee, and were exultant to discover that “the guys” had cleared our driveway. We have now managed a healthy winter, certainly ending…
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Carrots
A frigid mid-winter morning, deep snow and milky blue skies. The birds have arrived early at the feeder. They need to consume a lot of fats during these deep freezes in order to survive. This feels more like Northern Vermont than south coastal Massachusetts. All last week we heard about a possible blizzard. One day…
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The Work Ahead
A warm, dark, cloudy morning. We are told there will be sun and a breeze later. Maybe snow Sunday. I keep finding myself fretting about things I have no control over. Lots of things. Then there are the middle of the night awakens, the revenge fantasies, and the moments of sheer hopelessness. Sound familiar? I’m…
