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 
Exquisite photos, VJ! You brought me some peace today.
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So glad I could do that. Thanks.
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So much green, looks so relaxing!
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Thanks 🙏
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You’re welcome!
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such a cool place for a walk and cheers to any time we have nature – wether walking or strolling or even gazing – eh?
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Agreed!
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A lovely walk VJ – loved the critter cruising along in your closing image.
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Thanks Tina.
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I love the light in the first picture, VJ. Rarely do we see so many trees lining our paths here in AZ.
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I remember that about Arizona, but you have so much that makes up for it.
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You are 100% right about that. Growing up in Indiana, trees were king. Out here it’s rocks.
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This is my kind of walk, VJ! Such beautiful scenery.
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Thanks Eugi.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Ooooh. Excellent photos. Love the two forest road shots, and the bigger lake.
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Thanks John.
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The path looks so inviting…and walkable. What a brilliant idea – to convert a rail line for that purpose. A nice and even walking surface too. I hope you are able to walk there more often as time goes on. Such beautiful scenery.
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Thanks Andrea. The trail runs right behind our home. I hope to be able to walk more too.
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You’re welcome. What a convenient location – being so close by!
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WoW! I am not sure I have ever see a mink in the wild. Thats so cool. A beautiful walk to boot. I absolutely love tree lined walkways. They seem to be an intimation. Come this way… Very nice. Donna
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Thanks Donna. There used to be mink farms in the area – I think this is one of the leftovers.
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Glad that you keep on walking, VJ. I can say the same. You live in such beautiful country.
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Thank you!
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Oh the precious light here, VJ! Thank you for a beautiful walk – and a mink!
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Thanks 😊
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This is my kind of walk! The landscape is just lovely.
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It really is. Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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So beautiful… VJ! Thank you for the lovely walk. 🙂
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Thanks Amy!
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These are brilliant! I especially love the first one! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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Beautiful pictures. But what is that creature??
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Thanks Kate. That’s a mink.
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Wow! That’s so cool!
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I never tire of looking at that path. So glad you were able to enjoy a walk there😊
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It’s so alluring. A motivator, for sure.
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VJ, I am glad you can get a walkabout in. The nature adds to the therapy of walking. Keith
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It absolutely does. Thanks Keith.
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Absolutely stunning! thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Bridgette!
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