So fellow travelers, Delilah and I just returned home from a quick walk. It is a luxurious 58 ° , the air smells like spring and the sun managed to sneak in a brief but brilliant appearance before the incoming front from the west shrouded the golden light in deep grey storm clouds. High over […]
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A Different Choice
So fellow travelers, a series of winter weather fronts has laid down layers of thick ice concealed beneath pristine, powder soft coatings of fresh snow. Walking even a few steps has become a treacherous undertaking; I fell hard in my driveway getting out of the car a few days ago. Fortunately the fall resulted in […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 18, 2019
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 25, 2018
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 24, 2018
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Morning Star
So fellow travelers, Venus has reclaimed her status as the “morning star.” Venus at 06.35am 12.20.2018 Ancient Greeks recognized certain heavenly bodies moved through the sky unlike the stars which had fixed positions. They named them planan which means “wanderer.” Gazing up at bright Venus early this morning, my heart filled with gratitude, knowing my […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 20, 2018
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 13, 2018
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 7, 2018
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Turkey soup
So fellow travelers, home again and a heavenly aroma fills my kitchen. One downside to traveling rather than hosting for Thanksgiving is not having the base to make turkey soup, which stands out as my favorite Thanksgiving leftover. No worries this year though, as my sister-in-law gave me a carcass, drumsticks and wings from one […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 25, 2018
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 11, 2018
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on October 25, 2018
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