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Courage 2024
Serenity I am the courage To change the world, To turn back the tide That runs red, dead As Jim Jones’ Kool-Aid, Through the land. I am the wisdom That discerns the truth, When lies are all they have, Painted in their corner Stamping their feet, Desperate children. I am the serenity That cares for Continue reading
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Safe as houses.
This is a night that will likely have few dreams, since I can’t seem to sleep, but early this morning, after I had inadvertently shut off my alarm, I had the dream of all dreams. It was rich and lush and stunning in its details, and it went on forever. In the dream, I awoke Continue reading
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The camel and the eye of the needle.
If you’ve ever thought money would make all your dreams come true, read this story of the Kelly family (name changed for privacy). Continue reading
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On the staycation so far.
Ah, dolce far niente. The sweetness of doing nothing. I’ve been on staycation since Friday afternoon, and although it has taken me some time and I haven’t exactly been idle, I feel so much better, less tight in the shoulders. My pain is lessened because I’m not sitting at a desk for 8-10 hours a Continue reading
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Intimacy, in all its forms.
What is intimacy? Why is it one of our greatest needs as human beings, to be known? It fuels all communication. Continue reading
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Yes, I’m one of those people.
When you’ve got the best dog in the world, you love her like your child. Continue reading
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Nothing compares.
A documentary and a whole lot of memories. Continue reading
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The vision at the drum circle.
Come with me to a moonlit sea. Continue reading
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Alligator surprise.
When an alligator scares you and your ex-husband’s wife’s dog…. Continue reading
About Me
A writer and solitary soul in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
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