Tag: stories
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The Nature of Story
This morning the birds at our feeder are quiet. Perhaps this reflects the return of chilly weather; yet it stands in contrast to the din that greeted us each morning earlier this week, when the temperature was above seasonal norms. We love bird song, and have been saddened by the steady decline in songbirds, and…
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Pondering Fate and Karma
Today is a day of light and shadow, the clouds moving steadily from north to south across the awakening landscape. The sun is bright, as is fitting April; we have not had this much light since September. Jennie and I have largely recovered from the flu, although we still need to nap. I, of course,…
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Maple Sugaring
On Easter we visited friends at their sugar house in the mountains in the eastern part of the state. The day started out cloudy and raw, but the afternoon turned comfortable and the sun was bright and warm. We were delayed, and reached the sugar house a bit late. Inside, the sugar house was…
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The Medicine Wheel: Learning to Walk
The fog is burning off. Being March, it is warm one day and cold another; rain, sun, and snow take turns moving across the landscape. Sunday marks the Vernal Equinox, a time for remembering to walk in balance. Of course, this walking is no easy task. When we watch children learn to walk, we notice…
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