Essence is essenceand flat as I might feelshadow reveals otherwise;such is the mystery of life Orange is my essence –the promise of sunshineand creativity, and… I envyblue its expansiveness Constrained as I amby conformity –this silver-framedexistence a settling But shadows don’t settlethey stretch and bendand exclaim rebellionsavagely defending essence. (Slanted Orange was written in 2022 […]
Creativity partners more with chaos than clarityIt craves colour, light, darknessmovement not supported by 2 dimensions I delude myself into thinking that words,cleverly positioned, can decipher the compulsionfail to understand that soul, unchained, has no words It is the free-flowing expression of music, danceIt follows the murmuration of birds, andcrawls along the earth, serpent-like I […]
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” – William Blake Weathered the would that frames this perception,
once painted with optimism, long worn.
How bright the ideals of youth, […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Utterly chilly for these views are 🙂
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Indeed!
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Beautiful winter photos, VJ! Time for a hot chocolate! ❤️
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Indeed!
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These photos really make me feel winter. How beautiful! We had snow, and a windstorm last night,
but it was gone by this morning. The sky has been consistently white, mirroring the color in my head.
Always a treat to see your photos, VJ.
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Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks 😊
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Sounds like a delightful outing – I’m a bit envious of your winter view (though bracing for possible snow here does NOT appeal, will keep us homebound as locals do not know how to drive in such.)
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The first year we were in Texas there was snow at Christmas. It definitely doesn’t belong there. Everything here is geared for it, including snow tires.
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I’ve been craving good Thai food. Lovely photos.
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Thanks Judy.
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It has been very grey for weeks. A few days of sunshine would help immensely. (K)
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Agreed!
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Nice. Thanks VJ.
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Thank you, Keith.
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Lovely winter scenes! My husband and I went on a stir crazy drive to Vermont yesterday. We have snow, wind, and freezing rain this morning.
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Vermont is so beautiful. We’ve had lots of snow overnight too, and looks like it plans on falling all day.
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