So fellow travelers, the ability to maintain an objective space for others on their journey requires unyeilding concentration. How therapy dogs accomplish this is nothing short of miraculous. Me? It’s a daily challenge, but this old “dog” is doing her best to learn the tricks. Sitting in a quiet space watching madness ebb and flow […]
All posts for the year 2018
Razor’s Edge
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 28, 2018
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Until
So fellow travelers, this early morning image of our recently thawed pond feels like a metaphor for things evolving around me. Darkness smooth as glass deep as night soft as velvet deceptively inviting mesmerizing until a spark of Light ignites hope tread water listen love calls from the illuminated shore hear follow swim breathe […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 26, 2018
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The Final Disappearing Act
As a rescue volunteer, stories like Merlin’s always touch my soul. That he had a second chance is a gift granted by special people. I hope Dianes post inspires others to give another dog a second chance.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 12, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/the-final-disappearing-act/
Hidden Losses
So fellow travelers, sometimes the trails I traverse are haunted. Footsteps crunch on snow Hidden birds burst from branches Regrets and losses Scatter like feathers Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 10, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/hidden-losses/
Inside Out
So fellow travelers, I’ve been feeling besieged by storms of many origins. Outside the wind howls Ice pelts windows while inside Faith flickers but holds Truth is I miss my daughters I miss my backyard birds I miss my favorite trails I miss my sanity Well not entirely, not yet. There’s some still left holding […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 23, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/inside-out/
Two Hundred Thirty Two.
Nancy’s writing goes right to the point and speaks right to my heart.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 8, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/two-hundred-thirty-two/
On Snow Events and Wonder
So fellow travelers, hush….listen can you hear it? Uh huh, that is the legendary “sound of silence.” I’m not sure it’s what Simon and Garfunkle had in mind when they penned their iconic song, but anyone who lives in deep snow country knows it and it is what I woke to this morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 7, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/on-snow-events-and-wonder/
Leaving a Light on Always
So fellow travelers, tomorrow Favorite Youngest Daughter wings her way West again. This parting is stretching my heartstrings more intensely than before. I know it is because her path forward from here is less defined than a Mother’s mind is comfortable with. Yet deep in my soul I also believe by following her heart she […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 3, 2018
https://dhrahalski86.com/leaving-a-light-on-always/