So fellow travelers, out walking with my dog late yesterday afternoon I caught glimpse of a certain kind of light~ Sure enough, after walking a bit farther down the street I found it’s source Look closer, see it? The setting sun, casting rose gold across the world Sad news of a tough loss had arrived […]
From a Distance
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Christmas Snow

So fellow travelers, we woke this morning in a beautiful Chrismas Card world Soft angel kisses Falling gently from the sky Blesséd Christmas snow Gratitude always for the simple gift of Light and the presence of Love which surrounds us all. Be you gathered together or in simple solitude, be it for the day or […]
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The Miracle of Light

So fellow travelers, it has been a busy weekend filled with the final rounds of preparations for Christmas. In a little while we will visit some dear friends to share a meal and relish the laughter of excited children. Tomorrow we will chat via video or phone with family we hold far closer in our […]
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Winter in Whiskey Hollow
So fellow travelers, the transition from Autumn to Winter has been grey, damp and chilly here in Central New York. Slight differences in temperatures determine whether it’s raining or snowing . Thick mats of wet leaves create slick patches almost as treacherous as ice. The sun is obscured by dense clouds for days at a […]
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As the Crow Flies
So fellow travelers, the other morning, while refilling the bird feeders in my yard, I heard crows calling back and forth from the tall pine trees in a neighbor’s yard. The raucous uproar was probably an alert that breakfast was being served. The sound immediately brought me back to the residential neighborhood where my family […]
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Autumn Glow
So fellow travelers, a few days ago a vision of wind driven golden light caught my eye from an upstairs window. I had taken a mental health day to reset my perspective and that day had brought sunshine and milder temperatures, rare gifts for November in upstate NY. I’ve been working on tying up some […]
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Autumn Who Art Thou?
So fellow travelers, there’s some odd, unseasonable weather afoot this year. At least the bone chilling, soaking walks Delilah and I have endured gave rise to a bit of mood infused images and some poetic musings. Excuse me, hello Autumn ? Who have you become lately ? Weeping torrential Spring rains Howling Winter winds […]
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Being Mom
So fellow travelers, a few weeks ago this photo showed up in my messages. It took a little while for all my feelings to sort themselves into haiku rhythms. Little house on wheels Home is where the heart finds peace Under stately pines Favorite Youngest Daughter and her partner have set out on their quest […]
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Finding the Shore Again
So fellow travelers, oh hey yes, I am still here, wandering about the trails of life’s journey. Summit Trail, Mt. Arab New York Someone asked me recently if things had “become so terrible,” because I have not posted in quite a while. “Oh No,” I replied, “quite the contrary- my life is truly wonderful these […]
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Summer’s Gift
So fellow travelers, it took a Fire Dragon who appeared in the sky after a powerful thunderstorm, daring me to chase the sunset, to shake off the sadness of this passing of an extraordinary summer of adventures. As I ran through wet grass and puddles in the street words tumbled out in to this haiku~ […]
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