Category Archives: prose

morning stirs

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

The clock shows six a.m. Maybe. My eyes don’t quite focus first thing in the morning. My dog Chules has awakened me with his gentle “woof” from halfway down the hall. I don’t know how he expects me to hear … Continue reading →

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Turning In

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

It is 10 PM. My dog Chules stares up at me from the floor, where he has been sleeping most of the evening. He wants to catch my eye so I will realize it is bedtime. I’m not sure how … Continue reading →

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on wings

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

Scissors in one hand, hen in the other, a couple of quick snips and the wing tips swirl to the ground. Keeps ‘em from ‘flying the coop’, the farmer says. He releases the hen. She takes a moment to regain … Continue reading →

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moving mountains

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

Some days the mountain sparkles in the sun with its snow-covered slopes. At other times it is invisible behind clouds and fog and – sadly – smog. But it’s always there, always a touchstone when crossing the bridge that takes … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

John was a conscientious man. He kept a tidy homestead and worked meticulously, plowing straight furrows to plant his fields, crafting a cozy cabin and a sturdy barn, tending his livestock with care. He was a tireless worker, and neighbors … Continue reading →

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Autumn Equinox

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Today is the first day of autumn. In my hemisphere that signals shorter days, cooling weather, leaves turning color and then dropping, and animals preparing to hunker down for the cold, dark days to come. Autumn is my favorite time … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wildcard: All Decked Out

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

I knew my deck project was a lost cause when I started. Having determined that there was more rotten wood than good, I should have followed everyone’s advice and torn the thing down. But I was determined that I could … Continue reading →

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