At every turna challenge – prefer scenicforays, encounterrocky climes – ironic twists,stretching this reluctant soul (Image my own)
Doctoring broken hearts –my own legacy a training ground –like an anesthesiologist I keep the patient breathing,asleep – muted by kindness,unconscious and unable to react. Why? Because lulling others is moreeffective than operating on self –faux obligations such a balm Administer lidocaine to the woundsNumbness preferable to open-heartedinvestigation… no sutures strong enoughto remedy internal bleeding […]
Somehow I knew his mask was porcelain –impossible to hide the soul’s lightreflected in troubled eyes… I played along though,humoured his self-deceptionnodded at assertions of calm Knew that one day the facade would crackthe mask would slip and the rage escape Why I didn’t run; I do not knowMaybe it was recognition –my own countenance […]
One Woman's Quest II 
My family and I used to go to Sparrow Lake (Stanton House) from the States every summer in the 70’s and 80’s. I haven’t been there since 1981 but the memories are so special and so strong. Thanks for triggering good memories.
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A great spot. Those lodges in the 70s and 80s were great holidays. Not too many left.
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So serene and here’s hoping for better health.
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Beautiful.
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Thanks
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Great photos, my fave is the middle one. Prayers continue for healing on the health front ❤
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Thanks! Hubby and I are booked for the next couple of weeks with doctor appointments. I’m hopeful.
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Oh, good to know, VJ–I’m believing for the BEST news!
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Thanks!
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My pleasure indeed.
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These are lovely V.J. And capture serenity perfectly.
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Thank you, Hannah
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You are most welcome V.J.
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These are great V.J.! Thank you for bringing some serenity into my concrete jungle! 😀 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. Hope we can get back there one of these days.
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Excellent.
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Thanks John.
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here is to you getting back there soon!
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Thanks Wendi!
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Lovely images of days of serenity. Love the name, Sparrow Lake.
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Thanks Olga. You know of such beauty, I think.
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Yes I do! 🙂
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Sorry about the health problems VJ, the photos bring you great memories though. Here’s to next time.
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A dear friend lives up there, so the invitation is open and ongoing. We’ll be back! Thanks Tina.
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So beautiful, reminded me the trip we made to Canada. 🙂
Thank you for sharing with us, VJ!
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Canada has many beautiful places. Thanks Amy.
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