Monthly Archives: June 2016

darkness

Posted on June 11, 2016 by eteal

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as i meditate in the meadow i look before me to see, a dog and a cat in joyful reverie. romping and playing with nary care, and then stopping and pooping while i sat and stared. together they pooped and … Continue reading →

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growth spurts

Posted on June 9, 2016 by eteal

the rain has stopped, and the grass grows tall, and if you look carefully – the lawn is sprouting ears and tails! We are growing together, but we are not all growing the same way…

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Dragons!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by eteal

There be DRAGONS!!! just small ones, whose fiery red throats show the heat of their passion…. of course they are invasive! did you not notice that they are dragons? but then again, we are GIANTS…..

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surprise

Posted on June 7, 2016 by eteal

the storm had let up, the winds had stopped, i opened the door and in someone hopped – one never nose who you might meet – so be prepared to always be sweet.

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surface tension

Posted on June 5, 2016 by eteal

the water was bright cold swooshing up from some deep clear place… have you ever had the feeling that something was nibbling away at you, but you just couldn’t put your finger on it? the sun was bright hot, shining … Continue reading →

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trifectas

Posted on June 4, 2016 by eteal

a fire was lit. a tiny frog leaped and two dogs slept, and three bats flew into the bright blue dusk. it was a very good day.

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focus

Posted on June 3, 2016 by eteal

together we enter the therapy gym, and my canine partner shines! greeting all with quiet grace, finding access in the smallest of spaces. gently laying his head into the crook of an arm, or standing next to a woman who … Continue reading →

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Pillow talk

Posted on June 2, 2016 by eteal

even the tiniest of us snores. Love has many sounds.

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Monthly Archives: June 2016

darkness

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trust

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growth spurts

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Dragons!

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surprise

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surface tension

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focus

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Pillow talk

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