This is Jeremiah…. While it may be hard to assess his true size from this picture, Jeremiah is one big dude of a bullfrog. He’s been a resident of my little backyard pond for a few years now and, until recently, I gave both his size and presence little thought. In fact I considered …
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Cloud Nine : on blissful ignorance
Recently I found myself wondering just how much do we really “need” to know? The system for naming clouds, based on their characteristics was created in the 1800’s by Luke Howard, an English chemist whose hobby was meteorology. The system is so logical and descriptive it is still in use today and remains relatively unchanged. …
Deborah H Rahalski
Begin Again
I was reminded by a blog entry I read today that whatever I am experiencing I have a choice in how it “makes” me feel. I can choose to respond with anger, guilt, sadness, confusion, curiosity, laughter, openess, forgiveness…I have many options. Ultimately they come from one of two perspectives, fear or love. When the joyful …
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Carpe Diem
Wait no longer! For those who hesitate are lost. Take the plunge. We’re here.
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Making Peace
Two friends are fighting Angry words thrown without thought Come Sit Have some Tea
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WANDERLUST
Jet trail at sunset Glowing sky dart zooming west Wait ! Take me with you .
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Learning to Fly
I love to garden however our soil is awful. It is dense clay and rocky with thick tangles of tree roots running everywhere. Just digging a hole for a shrub is backbreaking work. So after years of losing battles, I took a step back and made a new plan. Now my yard is made up …
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Gratitude and so it begins…..
My fledgling blog is made possible by the inspiration and encouragement of my friends in the Open Group for Bedlam Farm. This “ministry of encouragement” was created by author Jon Katz, whose books, blogs and photography kept my creative spirit alive during the years I was distracted (often in happy ways) by life. As my …