When a rHoyal visits on the fly
… on a new job with an old man
Deborah H Rahalski
Sunday’s at the Rescue: The Hometown Pack
So fellow travelers, time to pay a visit to the rescue. I am often asked why the dog rescue where I volunteer brings dogs in on transport when “so many local dogs” need homes. It took a few years for Helping Hounds to establish strong, working relationships with local shelters and other rescues. The …
Deborah H Rahalski
Love Lights the Way
So fellow travelers, dramatic images on the drive home from last weekend’s road trip stirred up many emotions about this stage of Life’s journey for my college-bound daughter and me. This poem flowed from a heart renewed by friendship’s quiet affirmation of Greater Love which enfolds us all. The road becomes a silver ribbon a …
Deborah H Rahalski
On teaching to what is not tested.
So fellow travelers, I’ve written before about the turbulence in education created by current trends which focus on “high stakes” testing. It’s a misguided push by politicians and private companies which basically results in a “teaching to the test” mode of education. This is particularly true in areas where test results are being directly linked …
Deborah H Rahalski
Running at The Ledge: A theory of life and commitment
Honest, authentic writing about what it means for one brave couple to be married.
Deborah H Rahalski
The White Knight of Spring
So fellow travelers, this morning I found this beautiful single bloom in the middle of our lawn, yards away from the rest of it’s companions, I suspect a random planting courtesy of one of our resident chipmunks or voles. As I lay on my front lawn working to get this shot these words wove themselves …
Deborah H Rahalski
… on raising grampa
In a world of fractured families it is a gift to find authentic stories of real love and true life…..
Deborah H Rahalski
Creek Walk: a different perspective
So fellow travelers, we continue on the path in search of the eagles at Onondaga Lake. The habitat along the Inner Harbor walking trail is still recovering from the harsh winter we have just bid goodbye. Even the grass along the waters edge is mainly brown. Everywhere there is evidence of the toll winter has …
Deborah H Rahalski
Creek Walk : eagle eyes
So fellow travelers, we were just about to set forth on one of my local walking trails. Early April is one of the best times for birding in Central New York. There is a steady increase in the numbers and varieties of birds with the advantage of more open vistas, since the trees have not …
Deborah H Rahalski
Creek Walk : the true first day of Spring
So fellow travelers, spring weather finally put in a full court appearance today. It figures, since it’s our last day of spring break. Oh well, I know better than to take good weather days for granted so I threw on some hiking shoes, grabbed my camera and headed out. When I go birding I never …