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April 5, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 5 Apr 21
‘Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying.’ Jean Cocteau Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a little while longer. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But …
April 4, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 4 Apr 21
‘A line is a dot that went for a walk.’ Paul Klee Easter: a celebration I replace with the emergence of spring from winter, with the new growth and the rising temperatures that brings. Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a little while longer. And I’ll add another …
April 3, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 3 Apr 21
‘When the spring stirs my bloodWith the instinct to travel,I can’t get enough gravelOn the old Marlborough Road.’ Henry David Thoreau Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a short time. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But …
A Lullaby in the Desert, by Mojgan Azar: #BookReview.
296 PagesDiscrimination & Racism/Women’s Biographies/Adventure Stories & Action This is effectively an autobiographical novel, an exceptionally candid and affecting one, as the author followed the same dangers, cruelties and life choices as the fictional narrative subject, Susan. It is not an easy read. But it is a book everyone who can read should.It tells the …
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April 2, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 2 Apr 21
‘Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.’ Roger Miller Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a short time. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But these posts take up valuable writing time, and can …
April 1, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 1 Apr 21
‘For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.’ Audrey Hepburn For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to …
March 31, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 31 Mar 21
‘Walking brings me back to myself.’ Laurette Mortimer For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But these posts take up valuable writing time, and can be an irritation to readers …
Beyond Writing: Art of Choice #OpenBook Blog Hop
March 29, 2021If you weren’t an author, what other art would you likely pursue? Rules:1. Link your blog to this hop.2. Notify your following that you are participating in this blog hop.3. Promise to visit/leave a comment on all participants’ blogs.4. Tweet/or share each person’s blog post. Use #OpenBook when tweeting.5. Put a banner on …
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March 30, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 30 Mar 21
‘It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.’ Rumi For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But these …
March 29, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 29 Mar 21
‘The feet of people walking homeWith gayer sandals go—The Crocus— til she risesThe Vassal of the snow—The lips at HallelujahLong years of practice boreTil bye and bye these BargemenWalked singing on the shore.’ Emily Dickinson For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my …
