If we could lift understandingto indigenous teachingsexpand our loveto earth, sky, and seaMake personal gain tabooand Ancients a weigh point If we could witness the mountainsslow floating across the skyand touch the dolphin’s soulanxiously swimmingwhere tuna are netted Would we cower at our insignificanceor move forward, learning to acceptthat all of life is deeply woveninto […]
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 […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Cute puppy! I love the bird capture. Thank your for joining in, VJ!
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Always a pleasure, Amy!
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ellent.
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Thanks John. Is that just a spot off excellent, lol.
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UhOh! Speed typing?!?! Yes, EXCELLENT!
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Lol.
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Now that looks like one happy puppy V.J.! Fun checks this week 😊
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Very happy puppy. Thanks.
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A fun variety, VJ! The woodpecker is my favourite – is he in your garden?
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Thanks. We have a family of Downy woodpeckers in our backyard. Love their little peep – like a squeaky toy.
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Lucky you!
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Gorgeous! Especially that woodpecker! 🙂 3
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Thanks!
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Oh, love that bird feeder and feather friend for the challenge.
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Thanks!
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Is the bird a woodpecker?
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Yes. It’s a Downy woodpecker.
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HIs patterned coloring is beautiful.
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female
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