Faint at the sight of needlesa squeamish gene, I’m sure Suck it up, adult self admonishesChild looks away, breath held Sixty-two years its been thustoo many pokes to count And now there is new promisea vaccine to ward off the virus Hope reduced to one tiny vialbelieve me, this sleeve’s rolling up. (Written for Reena’s […]
For every childvowed to be the calyxto cradle each budding soulwith a tender heart But I am imperfectideals devolvingin the face of losscross unbearable Tend my own garden nowrecognizing the powerof example overridingoppression of control. (Image my own)
Concrete is cold, imposingdoes nothing for aesthetics At least we’re protected,I tell the littles, ignoring Snot dripping, slimeoozing from unsealedwindowsills, cobwebsand bits of shedding pink It’s the best I can do:four walls and a roof. Except the ceilingis bulging, mold and rotcertain to rain down on us While upstairs, the manignores the leaks, luxuriatesin his […]
Great recipe, V.J. Thanks for sharing these stunning photos.
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Thanks LuAnne!
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Wonderful, V.J. The birds really add some interesting spice to this recipe. 🙂
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Don’t they! Thanks Olga.
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Beautiful photos and nice…simple recipe. Looks very relaxing.
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Thank you. It sure is relaxing.
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You’re welcome.
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Delightful – I’m a bit envious!!
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Come on down!
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Fabulous recipe. Your Kingfisher is adorable!
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Isn’t he cute? Thanks.
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