This Story Blew Me Away
Sometimes, we unknowingly create expectations for loved ones that cause harm to them. When I listened to Nick Nyalungu's story he moved...
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The Sweetness of Searching and Finding
I can't let go of this poem. For a couple of weeks, I have considered posting it. Yet, nostalgic sadness would overwhelm me. But, I came...
A Look at Distant Things
In today's poem, Czeslaw Milosz encourages you to look at yourself from a distance, as part of the greater whole. This type of "looking"...
Write Novels of Acquaintance
When we treat others with patience, rubies fall out of our cups.
A Love That Restores
Poet, Czeslow Milosz, writes about a love that restores.
For the Love of Your Dog
I thought today was it. Yesterday my sweetheart, giant schnauzer Daisy, age 105 in dog years, could barely walk. They say you'll know...
First Comes Love
Allie and Matt sitting in the tree K-i-s-s-i-n-g! First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in the baby carriage, . . . I...
Love May Be Our Only Way Out - One Story Away - Part Two
In Part One of the series, "One Story Away From Falling in Love", we explored the work of Envision Kindness. Their mission is...
The Marvels
Inspired by a touching visit to The Dennis Severs House, a living museum at 18 Folgate Street in the Spitalfields area of London; master...
Little Dog's Rhapsody in the Night
Poet Mary Oliver said: “Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased". I am pleased to share Mary Oliver's poem, Little Dog's...
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