I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
What an irresistible title! I particularly like the kingfisher.
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He’s my fave! So elusive.
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And his regal name!
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True!
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V.J., your have some wonderful birds for this week’s challenge. Thanks so much for playing along 😀
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Thanks Cee
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love the black and white. 🙂
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Thanks
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you are very welcome!
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This is all beautiful! ❤
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Thanks Deborah. Not my best pics. Haven’t got out as much.
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