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The little girl in me loves bird watching, butterflies, sunrises, sunsets, walks in the rain; the adult I am enjoys the same. I sense God's awesomeness in all of life--what wonder there is in slicing a leek or cutting open a pomegranate. I have many favorite things--a formation of Canadian geese flying overhead, the giggles of my grand daughters, the first ripe watermelon in summer, snowflakes on my face--these gifts from my heavenly Father delight me continually.

across the fence . . .

Posted on April 22, 2015 by oct17

“I am glad I had the time to watch a small turkey flock convening across the road a few days ago.  Six or seven were trotting up and down the fence row when I first noticed them.  In about an hour, I saw cars slowing … Continue reading →

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ponder the emptiness . . .

Posted on April 9, 2015 by oct17

Today there are only clouds above. But on Easter morning there was a major production in the sky. I watched as one cross after another was painted white against a blue canvas by unknown pilots.   All sizes and shapes, these fluffy crosses were drawn in the … Continue reading →

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In His time. Yesterday and now . . .

Posted on March 26, 2015 by oct17

Tom asked me to speak  to a seniors’ luncheon Tuesday on how our years in Europe  had impacted me.  I tread softly into those memories.  After being back in the U.S. these five years, I continue to find it difficult to live in … Continue reading →

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a time to cry . . .

Posted on March 4, 2015 by oct17

The birds at the feeders are not active today. Oh, a few stragglers have come and gone, having had breakfast and lunch. They seem less excited for food.  Perhaps the grey colored day has them uneasy,  or the pelting rain discourages … Continue reading →

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More color . . .

Posted on February 17, 2015 by oct17

I wish you could  have seen the picture from my office window yesterday. There was no shortage of color on the grey, bleak, frigid day.  The reds and blues kept me smiling . . . Hundreds of black birds and grackles with sleek dark blue heads monopolized the feeders … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Color . . .

Posted on February 9, 2015 by oct17

Imagine a world with no color–all grey.  How depressing.  Who delights in a cloudy, dreary grey day?  Or loves the color of ash or enjoys the coldness of a slab of lead? Wikipedia identifies grey as literally a color “without … Continue reading →

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hold on . . .

Posted on February 2, 2015 by oct17

Strong winds are blowing this morning. Spitting snow bites the gusty wind. I smile–happy and secure in a warm house, snuggling deeper into my soft cotton throw. But life goes on outside in the bitter cold. The thistle seed sock … Continue reading →

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It is not a Blue Monday; it’s Tuesday

Posted on January 20, 2015 by oct17

I have a few friends who will worry that I am in a desperate low place when they read my blog from yesterday.  Therefore I need to send an addendum.  I  recently heard it said that  if you don’t have … Continue reading →

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Guilt or gain . . .

Posted on January 19, 2015 by oct17

Today is Blue Monday. . . you know the song, “rainy days and Mondays always  get me down”.  I thought that was where blue Mondays got their name.  But no . . . Imagine a day set aside as  Blue Monday.   … Continue reading →

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A single moment . . .

Posted on December 1, 2014 by oct17

I can do this; I can blog today–I know I can. You are busy–after all, this is December 1, and the Christmas season has begun.  So you may not have time to read this, but I must write.  Words, thoughts, … Continue reading →

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