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What is a friend? I lost a friend today. Not because she died, but because she rejected our friendship. While working through the hurt, I began to wonder what makes one person a friend when another will never be more than an acquaintance. In these times when we can communicate over long distances it’s possible…
This morning it’s nearly 40 degrees, which feels downright balmy after 30 below. If we were heading into winter, 40 would feel frigid. It’s all a matter of perspective, and where you sit on the stick. Perspective affects everything. Cushy bank account? That series you loved in newly released hardcover is well worth the cost….
“When we are disgusted with the pettiness of mankind we may turn in appreciation to the grandeur of Nature.” Paul Brunton I have to admit that I’ve been mighty disgusted with the pettiness of mankind lately. I am incredibly fortunate that I live in a place where I can turn my back on mankind and…
Four males vying for one job opening. The photo is a shot of pintail ducks during the spring migration. If you look closely you’ll see there is one hen surrounded by four handsome drakes, all hoping to be the one she chooses as a mate. Three will fail and only one will prevail, the starting…
Consequences. My dictionary defines consequences as a result, upshot, outcome, effect, repercussion, ramification, corollary, concomitant, aftermath, aftereffect. Why am I thinking about consequences? We live on top of a five hundred foot bluff that is so steep you have to crawl on your hands and knees to climb it on foot in most parts. The…