Writing Archives 2018-2019 Second Chances
On January 29, Dixie and I will have our six-month pet-and-person adoption anniversary. Evidence abounds that we are good for each other.…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 
Writing Archives 2018-2019 Someplace to Fly
More than eight years ago, when I was deep into grieving my mother’s death, I composed this piece as a song and…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 A Hummingbird’s Thank You
It’s a pretty, sunny morning, the air cool and fresh, and I am having my coffee out on the balcony with Dixie…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Unsung Notes In 60 Octobers
“The unsung note can be as important as 20 you sing.” —Mary Black, Irish folk singer I celebrated my 60th birthday on…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Alternating Currents: A Reflection on Rectify
Stress Warning: This post contains descriptions of strong emotional responses which may be upsetting to people under extreme emotional stress. I have been…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Cherry Blossoms: For My Twin Sister
Cherry Blossoms: For My Twin Sister You are lilies, a sunflower, sweet like plum wine. I am briars, autumn leaves, a wild…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Always a Gentleman
Tomorrow, February 21, is the one-year anniversary of the death of my sweet Pasu. I’ve shared a lot about what a great…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Sidewalkers
hooves on woodsy trail back of a good saddle horse peaceful morning ride My first real horseback ride was as a young…
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Writing Archives 2018-2019 Sing
I wrote this poem about the joy of singing. Sing Roll down the covers kick out your feet and sing sing in…
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Writing Archives 2016-2017 In These Times
Leaving the office for an off-site work meeting last week, I suddenly felt overcome with emotion and started to cry. Searching for…
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