Tag Archives: prose

dog days of winter

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Maggie C

The gravel path encircling the dog park is churned to mud. Wood chips, spread last season to fill in low spots, now form a waterlogged sponge underfoot. The sky, pale blue and cloudless, does not belie that we are in … Continue reading →

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morning stirs

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Maggie C

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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Autumn Equinox

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Maggie C

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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Imagine that

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Maggie C

Oh, there you are! My imaginary friend! I’m glad you showed up. I’m feeling a bit sad today. Well, maybe not “sad” so much… just lonely, I guess. Anyway, now that you’re here, let’s play! Wanna sing songs? It’s extra … Continue reading →

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Loud Noises

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Maggie C

The lawn mower rattles disconcertingly as I push it into the tall grass of my back yard. A vague image crosses my mind of the mower blade coming loose and hurling treacherously into space like errant nunchucks, and I remind … Continue reading →

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