Talks stalledescapees strugglelives minimizedburdens heavydespair palpable Can they sensethe global hug,compassion circling? Do prayers have substance,or have the displacednever felt so alone? (Image mine)
Love evolves –a considerationwe overlookedthose day whenpassion drove usto fanciful displays Tried to align myselfto the certaintyof your dreamsbut my compasswas set elsewhere Memory, thoughhas tattooed uson my heart;the ink still bleeds. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image mine.)
Is the writing on the wall so cryptic?Graphic images depict rageflames of dissonanceyoung men bleeding at their own handscompassion incapacitated. A sad awakening for a society fixatedon rights and privileges, dominating culture excluding the nurtureof humanity, or preservation of life. How can we continue to closet our children’s pain – their vitality oozing – hopelessly […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Great photos. I used to live in Oregon. I miss my photo safaris into the wilderness. Beautiful state.
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It’s such a gorgeous state. We had no idea till we visited.
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I miss it. But, I grew up in Florida, and had to return home.
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Lucky you! Our home is in Canada and quite cool at the moment.
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Honestly, I love cold weather and would rather be in Canada. Every day heat is not comfortable.
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Stunning scenery!
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Thanks 🙏
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Stunning photos, VJ, and so full of memories!
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Indeed! Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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Oh VJ, I like that you even have a photo of Oregon. Terrific selection. 😀
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Oregon remains as a favourite, Cee.
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These are really pretty! I especially like the pink and purple sky! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah
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Wonderful colors. (K)
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Thanks K!
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VJ, nice tour of the US. Thanks, Keith
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Welcome Keith. Feel blessed to have been able to make that tour.
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Photos sure help to keep memories alive!
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Yes, they do!
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I particularly like the third one. It seems to hold a story.
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Oregon surprised us with its beauty. Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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