Is this progress,this decision to uproot,cast possessions aside,free ourselves of ties? Can his dependency,my dependency, endurethe transition, releasedfrom former justifications? We are companionsembarking on adventure,companions retiring pastlies, redefining possibility Or, is this more of the same,artfully camouflaged –a continuance of flightfrom tyrannical origins? The paths behind are jagged,wrought with rocks and crevicesand scarred riddles, and […]
One more trainand she’d be awayfar enoughto lose him Scavenged in her bagsearching for a ticketand courage…could use a dose of courage Thought of her motherhow torn up she’d be;of her sister, confinedto long-term care Call for boarding and a decision –neck smarting fromlast confrontation He wielded his handslike weapons. his wordslike knives – her […]
I fear the denouement –the moment of reckoningwhen the winding pathunravels; when intentions,transient at best, revealthemselves as common liesand soul crumples before lightrecognizing this is not the end. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @ Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Great company to have around…
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Sure is…thanks
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Beautiful!! I love watching the birds in a garden or park…it is great to have a place where you can feed them or even have a bird bath in the summer!
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They do bring a lot of joy. Thanks Janaline!
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All of my favorite little bird friends, although Mr. Sparrow seems to be copping an attitude at being interrupted at his meal. The photos are wonderfully detailed, very impressive!
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Thanks Liz. I was really chuffed to find the chickadee at the feeder. Don’t see them often around the house.
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You’re welcome, V.J. We get chickdees in the big pine tree outside our back window. And we hear them on a regular basis.
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Yes. They love the pine trees. Their calls are so distinct.
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Part of the reason chickadees are one of my favorite birds is that I can identify the calls!
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Me too. Also I remember doing my first science project, in grade 3, on Chickadees.
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Oh, that must have been fun!
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Wonderful song birds. The chickadee at the top seems to really be enjoying the food. Chowing down! 🙂
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He certainly is. Thanks
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These are so beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks Deborah.
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