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My Little Sister, Cathy

We walked up the big hill passing those lilac bushes that flowered all white and purples in spring, and then along Center Street several blocks until we go to the overpass, following the ramp that looped up to the top … Continue reading

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Grandpa’s House

My uncles and my dad played the card game sitting around the little table at Grandpa’s house. The card deck was like any other deck, but the game was played in Czech.  Aunt Suzy let us touch the tiny blue … Continue reading

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Indian and the Helicopter

I ran into an old friend today and thought about this adventure. The sun was just rising when she shut the front door and headed to the barn with a hotmug of coffee cradled in one hand. The red barn … Continue reading

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Cathy 24 March 2023

She was sitting on the bottom steps when I came down the top steps to the landing. It was still dark outside, and I was heading out for my morning run. I can’t say what made me turn and look … Continue reading

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The Best Time to See 20 March 2023

The dark is the best time to see. The best time to see is in the dark, after the long light of day is finally turned off. Stars that have been there all day begin to manifest before eyes finally … Continue reading

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Warrior Goddess 22 November 2022

This was not our usual hike through peaceful forests, but a place we’ve wanted to hike up to, that is just too hot, too exposed in summer. We sat outside at Bob’s Atomic Burgers one summer evening, post-hike, and looked … Continue reading

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Tumbleweeds 3 November 2022

On Monday the wind was out of the east, averaging 20-25 MPH. The tumbleweeds, well, tumbled past the windows, many of them stopping to form a wall on the south side of the lilac row which gave the row a … Continue reading

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Threshold 26 September 2022

It’s that long dark line holding onto night as a faint light unfolds above it with shades of orange, pinks, and reds. They consume the starts first, slowly making their way into wider bands, and visible through the windows, head … Continue reading

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Doors 16 August 2022

I’ve tried to open the door so many times. I had it once, squeaking open on rusty hinges, but it slammed shut. I was able to glimpse bright blue sky and a feeling of utter peace wafted out around me … Continue reading

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Trail Tales 12 August 2022

The snow was hard packed early in the morning, but I still couldn’t look down at the view. Stopping in the middle of the snowfield, Elaine had her camera out snapping photos and oohing over the vista. I stood completely … Continue reading

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