I woke up early today to the sound of mist barely discernible to the human ear. It would turn to rain when I took to a path with a friend for a morning walk. Merlin was in tow or rather I was being towed by Merlin. He loves this time as do I. He insists on coming, slamming … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
When A Butterfly Dies
Today a male monarch butterfly flew down to my patio and made the slow journey to death. It lay upon the patio flooring and was soon joined by a female monarch who laid her wing upon her friend. I was awed by this action wondering what silent communication might exist between … [Read more...]
The Art of Living In Our Own Skin
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. -- Oscar Wilde I am still practicing being myself. After years of aspiring to something other than me, time is slowly giving me the wisdom to consider that I am not so bad afterall. Thank God. We can waste a lot of years -- and … [Read more...]
Second Chances
Nature is testimony to second chances. Today reminded me of this in so many ways. Fall is definitely in the air and there is the ardent task of cleaning up the landscape as leaves drops and plants begin to incubate for the winter not too far away. Seasons don't stand out so … [Read more...]