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Category: Spring
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Today Tad and I tossed a handful of words into the wind. Thunder clapped at the creative arrangement. A gust buffeted tense and intent, but sense saved the wistful list from being drenched in sentiment. Out of the gray sky floated one meaningful sentence which settled on the surface of a puddle: say what…
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Leaves didn't float to earth in an autumnal freefall, or were eaten by caterpillars, or whacked with a hatchet. Young leaves hit the deck in pale green tenderness because the sky threw a tantrum. In the after-winter hour, the sky was jealous of everything it looked upon. Atmosphere must never be ignored. Clouds tossed aside…
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Gary didn't do moderation well. For him, the pendulum swung between ALL and NOTHING. Everything exists. Everything does not exist. Gary got all hot and itchy when he pictured himself positioned in the middle of anything. The one place, however, he could entertain the thought of two truths was his dad's pea patch. Sure, Gary…
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Betty-Ann felt reborn as the first day of Spring snatched her up in its seductive snare. Thick, meaty winter was over, and the pressure to shed a few inches of locally grown love was palpable in the sweet air. Betty-Ann had warm weather plans which required a quicker step and a lighter touch than what…
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The day was perfect. The sun broke through the cloud cover and evaporated morning's sour mood. Birds cooed and trilled as they collected building materials for their nurseries. Peace settled over the valley in time for the midday meal. Nature glowed in its best light, but the shadow passed over Caleb's heart as he made…
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Warmth has moved in after March decided lightning and ice was a nice calling card. The yard is struggling to find a foothold between seasons as early bud and leaf suffered a flash freeze. Today the sun shines as I clear a spot to inspect wilted rose bushes the color of rust. Stunned and stunted,…
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