So fellow travelers, clarity is a gift beyond measure in writing . One of the many benefits of being part of a creative tribe is what we call the “ripple effect” of sharing inspiration from each other’s work. At times the dynamic exchange of encouragement and energy will bring insights which shift my perception of […]
All posts for the month July, 2019
Poem: Speakeasy
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 26, 2019
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Home and Back Again
So fellow travelers, fueled by a good strong cup of coffee to remedy jet lag from yesterday’s return trip, my morning meditation by our pond stirred up mixed emotions swirling like fish gliding in and out of the water lily leaves. ~ Sudden flash of gold Revealing hidden darkness Morning Reflections ~ Oppressive heat and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 21, 2019
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Faith Full
So fellow travelers, being aware it’s easy to pass off yesterday’s ardent post about my week with Switchfoot as the spellbound babble of a star struck fan I wanted to follow up because these exceptional musicians are such genuinely accessible humans they allow us to feel more like family than fans. Drew Shirley gets some […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 17, 2019
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Tidal Wave
” A tidal wave is a regularly reoccurring shallow water wave caused by effects of the gravitational interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth on the ocean. The term “tidal wave” is often used to refer to tsunamis; however, this reference is incorrect as tsunamis have nothing to do with tides. ” NOAA Ocean Facts So fellow travelers, the […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 16, 2019
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Blessed by Love
So fellow travelers, here’s my view for the weekend ~ We are on the Washington Coast celebrating Favorite Older Daughter’s birthday. Surrounded by family, dogs included, I cannot imagine a better setting for honoring three amazing decades of joy, learning, laughter and love Favorite Oldest Daughter has brought into our lives. Time flies one two […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 13, 2019
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Stopping Time
So fellow travelers, fellow creative tribemate Deb German Young posted a photo from her recent travels to see Falling Water, the iconic Frank Llyod Wright house in Pennsylvania. The image not only caught my attention, it literally stopped me mid-scroll and I gasped out loud. “What is it?” my husband inquired as we wound through […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 11, 2019
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Familiarity Breeds Content
So fellow travelers, yes, the title is an intentional spin on the more common phrase. It stems from a conversation about the current weather here in Portland. Grey skies over Powell’s City of Books, the PDX rainy day mecca Our visits over the past five years have all been during hot, dry summers, although I […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 10, 2019
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Content
So fellow travelers, it is a gloriously lazy Sunday afternoon. A graceful breeze wafts down from the pine clad sides of Powell Butte tickling a gentle song from the sparrows in my daughter’s yard. Bird song and after effects of a hearty brunch have cast a spell upon us. Ceiling fans spin as dogs snore […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 7, 2019
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… on a letter to the first owner of my second-hand dog
So fellow travelers, a guest post here from a fellow blogger and now rescue dog adopter whom I am blessed to also count as friend. Grab some tissues and be ready for your hearts to smile. Dear Sir, Firstly, I’m so sorry for the anonymous nature of this salutation. It’s just that I don’t know […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 7, 2019
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Westward Home
So fellow travelers, this past week brought waves of joy, healing, grace and some damn fine rock and roll I am still integrating the experience and as the insights begin to take coherent form those will be shared with my favorite images of the week’s events and memories. For now, having traveled to PDX, I […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 2, 2019
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