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 
Nature’s artistry is beautiful.
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It sure is
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It’s indeed very artistic.
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Fragile and strong. Like life. (K)
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We’ve been getting our fair share of ice (not the political kind) this winter.
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Looks like you’ve got similar weather to us. We’ve been in an ice fog for several days. It does make for lovely artistry. The right kind.
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