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My Talking Trees
When I peruse my garden flowers, bushes, and trees, it is almost as if we communicate with one another. So much beauty to behold in nature. Therapy. As if on cue, I spy a new color and hear the rustle … Continue reading
Posted in chipmunk, Mother Nature, talking trees, therapy
Tagged apple trees, birdhouse, rabbit, roses
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Do You Keep a Journal?
Who journals in cursive penmanship? The teacher in me smiles when I notice a young person who writes in cursive script. The day our pen pal letters arrived from Germany, was revealing in my German classes. Many students remarked that … Continue reading
Far From the Hullabaloo
Stop the feud! Time to get along! The English sparrows have sparred for days over whose bird house is theirs. A big fat sparrow clung to a stick which came from inside the house. He tried to lay claim. The … Continue reading
Posted in Ensligh sparrows, feuding birds, house wrens, Mrs. Robin, our hullabaloo
Tagged cardinals, chipmunks, doves, rabbits, squirrels
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Skedaddled!
It was a glorious day and perfect weather this Memorial Day. What great walking weather too. I donned my walking shoes and began walking on Old Sag Harbor Road. Normally, the area is peaceful, and today was no different. (Or … Continue reading
Astonishing
Singing for funerals is part of my music ministry. It may sound morbid, but it comforts the bereaved. As long as I focus on the music and avoid eye contact, I am fine. This music ministry began when I was … Continue reading
Posted in funerals, music for funerals, Music Ministry
Tagged choir members, German, processional
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Inspiration
With a buoyant sensation, I peruse the gardens. Newly planted herbs offer inspiration for dinner. Recalling past blog comments, small epiphanies hit. A salad topped with flowers? Basil or parsley? Turning inward to avoid distractions, I realize I am hyper-focused … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, garden, herbs, inspiration, simple pleasures
Tagged cardinal song, Greek oregano, lilacs, parsley, rosemary
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A Bushel and a Peck
Taking a walk down memory lane today. Music. I am reminded of watching my mother do a few dance steps in our kitchen when a particular song came on the radio. She taught me some of the Charleston when Dixieland … Continue reading
Posted in dances, memory lane, music, piano, songs
Tagged A Bushel and a Peck, Charleston, Dixieland Jazz, Flat Foot Floogie, twist
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Short and Sweet Haiku
Happy Mother’s Day! To all mothers far and near. Sweet hugs and blessings!
Hither and Yon
Friends and neighbors delight me. They are scattered hither and yon. My discourse with a blogger friend, Anne Mehrling continued with her mention of a beautiful cherry blossom tree near her driveway. She sent photos. The delicate pink shade was … Continue reading
Posted in cherry blossom tree, hither and yon, robin's eggshell, tulips, wanderlust
Tagged Anne Mehrling, blue eggshell, golden rule
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Did You Hear That?
Nothing wrong with my hearing, my husband says. Recently I asked if he heard the high-pitched sound. He didn’t. What did it sound like? Like glasses in the cupboard hitting one another. Then he went upstairs to change clothes and … Continue reading
Posted in did you hear that?, Easter snow, sights, sounds,, Upstate New York
Tagged busy birds, daffodils, fly fishing, forsythe, life's opportunities, tulips
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