Idleness is not a ploy asserted by the river, her banks, ever vital, project confidence – life’s continuum Her waters, sturdy, fluctuating, tame the deepest emotions I come to the river hoping to imbibe, to be intoxicated in her presence I come to the river to be revived.
A spot of red and dash of yellow bandana masked eyes how you transport me to simpler times – childhood days when you and I wiled away hours hidden deep beneath summer canopies – maple, beech and willow – listened for whispers on the wind, searched for treasure on rocky creek bottom. Years since our […]
Progress – seldom linear – tosses me into unexpected decline – stranded and incapacitated. My son – with labour-hardened strength leaps to my side, steadying me and I feel the fear in his caring grip. My daughter, ever compassionate, reaches out for me with horror-filled eyes as my body crumples onto the bed. My husband, […]
I agree with your grand daughter about bubbles. Despite their size, the fun is always big 🙂
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Haha – Thank you
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One more round of applause for the granddaughter & bubble!
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Thanks Jazz – it’s always our game – to see who can blow the biggest bubble. Joy of children.
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Terrific choices VJ. I really need to get out to Joshua Tree your granddaughter is adorable
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Joshua Tree is worthwhile. Thanks Tina
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A wonderful series, VJ. The rocks and bird are amazing in size and beautiful. Lovely photo of your granddaughter and the bubble. 🙂
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Thanks Amy!
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Great post 😁
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Thank you. I appreciate it!
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I immediately recognized the rock formations in Joshua! Beautiful! A great collection–especially the one of your granddaughter!
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🙏😘
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These are some gorgeous photos V.J.! Arizona is one of those “bucket list” places for me. I would love to visit some of those beautiful slot canyons that I always see pictures of. Hope you’re doing well. Hugs!
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You would love Arizona! And feel so much better there. We are hoping to get back this winter
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I hope you have the opportunity to do that! I was in Phoenix once to visit some friends when we were in the military, but it was a short visit so we didn’t get to do any traveling around enjoying the sights, and Phoenix was pretty flat, if I remember correctly. It was a long time ago…. 😁
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Outer Phoenix has mountains. Very pretty area.
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