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 […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
It’s amazing what nature can teach us.
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so true!
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I can be still when watching a bird, for sure.🙂 Actually, I don’t mind doing nothing some of the time. It’s good.
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It is good for us, Eilene!
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I came face to face with a blue heron once. It allowed me to take its photo which I painted later and is on my site. It is a beautiful bird. Your rendition is wonderful!
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Thank you. They are very striking up close
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Smart bird! Beautiful art!
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Thank you!
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Thank you, Mr. Heron for starting my day off right!
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😊💕
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Nature always has wise lessons for us
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Yes she does.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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