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Breath
A bright, breezy midsummer’s day, the humidity slowly ascending, bringing the possibility of increasingly illusive rain tomorrow. The breeze whips the foliage, casting cinematic shadows through the shallow swale that runs behind our home. I’ve the window by my desk open and that same breeze breathes air into the room, warmth on the exhale and…
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Cycles Within Cycles, Oh My!
The day is dark and threatening. Although the humidity levels are rising and the sullen clouds suggest immanent rain, the forecast is for a few light showers. Given the severity and persistence of the drought we are experiencing, we hope for more. Walking through our community one notices rabbits everywhere; indeed, we are witnessing a…
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Building a Good Dream
A lovely mid-summer day. Here by the bay we are pleasantly warm as opposed to hot, a condition I much appreciate. Our van is in the shop for servicing; in its absence I took the e-trike for a spin around the neighborhood which is abloom with June flowers. Just lovely. Sometimes I get stuck fretting…
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Settler Dreams: Part ll
We are just past the solstice and are sliding ever so slowly towards winter’s darkness. Today we awoke to bright sunshine and a breeze off the ocean which has kept the temperature cool. Now, nearing midday, the shadows are deep, offering a sharp contrast to the sunlit world. This week we were in Philadelphia where…
