Monthly Archives: February 2013

new snow

The sun rose in a peach-orange glow this morning. As it drove itself up to the bright blue sky, the new snow began to sparkle in welcome.  It took my breath away. The bulls had already risen from their warm … Continue reading

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Nature

What is second nature? Is it like first nature, once-removed? I understand it to be those things that come naturally. There are certain things that are second nature to me: Horses: brushing, saddling, mounting, riding-both of us feeling the wind … Continue reading

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Characters

The world is full of characters. I notice them all around me: in my students, in folks I pass by while driving, in the bulls out grazing on their hay outside the window, in friends and strangers. I love to … Continue reading

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