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household weavers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by eteal

a small baby spider has spun a web from the lamp to the door frame. thus making both light and entrances somewhat complicated. . (Children challenge us is so many ways – all designed to help us grow. still if … Continue reading →

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crouch

Posted on May 20, 2016 by eteal

“Honey, have you seen Half-Tail?” Some stories are just waiting to pounce – be prepared to tell the tale of Love.

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observation

Posted on May 17, 2016 by eteal

an eye in the fern, echoes lessons we all need to learn. i see You. I see you too.

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chasing tails

Posted on May 15, 2016 by eteal

i watched as the poodle chased the kitten all over the meadow, and up and down two trees, until they finally lay down together, exhausted, gently touching. much like You and me.

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sticks

Posted on May 14, 2016 by eteal

in the sacred story of my life, i try to love more than fear – so i can see snakes and ropes – but what of sticks and bugs! even the solid oak has acolytes who mimic her…. as do … Continue reading →

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True Courage

Posted on April 26, 2016 by eteal

all friendships begin with hello. it is a very brave act.

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A sea of grass

Posted on April 16, 2016 by eteal

Porpoising? Pouncing? what is the purpose? . Perhaps we all need a little leap of faith every now and then.

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An Old Salt

Posted on April 15, 2016 by eteal

i saw an old friend today. He was thinner than i remembered him, but his eyes still glittered with the gold of a true pirate’s treasure, and his song was the purr of the sea. . i saw an old … Continue reading →

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homes

Posted on February 19, 2016 by eteal

i open a drawer in a forgotten chest and find a nest. no one lives here anymore – but the remains of home linger – long after the occupants have moved on.

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Standing

Posted on February 12, 2016 by eteal

i could stand here all day and no one would notice standing in alb and apron, still, sideways to the world, watching through mirrors and windows as trucks pass and bicycles and dogs. still. standing. fragments of a world in turmoil … Continue reading →

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