When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Nature comes to our help when we need it. A lovely bird.
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I believe so. Thank you
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How touching, VJ! It seems critters know when they are needed – perhaps, an instinctive trait.
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Maybe…a nice thought. Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ.
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That’s a very touching story. Condolences on your loss. This special bird (an eastern species) has visited us a couple times here in SW Colorado.
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Such a sweet bird! I always feel lucky to see them. Thanks Eilene
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That must have been so hard on you. It’s good the grosbeak was there for you.
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It was a surreal day, for sure. I am so proud of my Mom, though.
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I did not know it happened that quickly with your mother. My sincere condolences, VJ. This must have been very difficult for you. Visitations from cardinals at the time of someone’s passing are very well-known. I’ve never seen a grosbeak before. He is very sweet and special.
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It was so quick. Thanks. This little visitor felt very auspicious.
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I am so sorry for your loss V.J. The Rosy Grosbeak was definitely a sign all would be well for your Mother on her journey.
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I like to believe so. Such a special little bird.
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Thank you for sharing, VJ. 💕
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😊
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Wow wow wow! Absolutely magnificent and touching.
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Thanks Wynne.
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It was saying good-bye then accompanied your mother to heaven, I’m sure. Condolences.
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I like to think so. Thank you
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Wonderful shot. The bird is new to me.
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Very sweet bird – usually they stick to the deep woods, shy of humans
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