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 […]
Erasing the past –collecting ash with chopsticks –infertile practiceembrace, learn, and recreatewe are clay – artist’s magic.
I offer Rage a chairinvite a conversation She rants about childhoodand neglect, powerlessnessin the face of abuse And I nod and remember,suggest she’s also feeling grief And she talks about cryingalone, no one caring, and howI don’t let her cry anymore I put up walls, I agree,and ask how I can help Stop leaving me […]
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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