NaPoWriMo 2015.28

Frogs in the evening sing of cool rains and sunny skies. Memories of tomorrow’s promises. The tadpoles are getting bigger, and respond now when a shadow passes overhead. Naturally more aware, or have they now experienced loss? Do they know fear? Do they know joy, as they rest on the slowly skeletonizing chestnut leaves? Do […]


NaPoWriMo 2015.27

It’s down to the wire and down for the count ice pack on offended parts and pride hitting the showers — early. Sometimes the only choice is standing up again staying in the ring and making it through to the bell. —By way of explanation, I twisted my ankle and went down in front of […]


NaPoWriMo 2015.26

Today in the garden the lilacs and the blackberry that were running away through the grass were plucked and redirected. Today in the garden astrantia and rue and sea holly found their places by the tadpoles. Today in the garden the pile of debris rose higher than the seats around the table and the fresh-turned […]


Standing up for Students

This is what I did Saturday morning, rallying for full funding for schools: smaller class sizes, basic cost of living increases to keep pace with inflation, more support overall for the teachers who care for our children. Set an example for your children and students. Take part in your democracy. Peaceably assemble and petition your […]


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