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A Moment Like This
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir. On our late afternoon outing, after the park had quieted down, rounding a corner of the road there were a pair of fawns side by side on the road, staring at us. Their spots still so distinctive, and obviously they are…
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Life Glitters
In my night stroll, an Oleander is blooming red hot at night, like a glowing light in the dark. The Grapevine’s shadow is dancing in rhythm with the light breeze. Nature doesn’t sleep, life glitters where you shine the light.
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Life Has Its Own Agenda
May is a beautiful season, a season to plant, and enchant a flower or a thought。Honeysuckle are intoxicating the yard; on the apple tree, some blossoms still linger, some already fruiting; Mama dozing off in the warm spring sun; neighbor’s mariachi music running for the late Cinco de Mayo party or early Mother’s Day celebration……
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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day reminds us where we come from. Before we are poised and confident adults, we wobble and struggle through childhood knowing that behind us, there’s a voice we can always hear, near or far: ” You are loved, just the way you are.” That voice soften edges along the path, and paints the sky.
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Squirrel
A squirrel managed to climb on the tomato cage so he could reach the squirrel-proof bird feeder. Life is showing its wonder, the same wonder that carves the Grand Canyon, moves the squirrel.
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Focaccia
I am a new baker. Learning about starters, stretching the dough, fermenting to rise… They are all new concepts to me. I like it, as it’s unpredictable, especially for me, something unknown to look forward to. When my husband asked “what do we have this time?” “It depends, maybe sourdough, maybe focaccia” I got tickled…

