Birds

All This and More

May 28, 2010

I was in a funk yesterday.  I couldn’t pull myself out of it.  Then I went into the greenhouse to pot some plants and I discovered a bird’s nest.  The babies are so very tiny!  And the Carolina Wren mother worked right around me, barely bothered by my presence.  I couldn’t help but smile–despite myself. [...]

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Tree of Life

May 18, 2010

I am so very fascinated with this bubble and the reflection therein.  I can see the entire universe in that bubble.  It contains the tree of life. The Tree of Life symbolizes the relatedness of ALL. Every part of the universe contains every part of the universe, down to the tiniest quark.  I contain every [...]

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Make an Aquaintance

May 14, 2010

“As long as I live I’ll hear the birds and the winds and the waterfalls sing. I’ll interpret the rocks and learn the language of flood and storm and avalanche. I’ll make the acquaintance of the wild gardens and the glaciers and get as near to the heart of this world as I could. And [...]

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Responsibility of Connection

May 13, 2010

There are many bluebirds where we live.  Seeing them reminds me of this fellow.  I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with him up close for about a week.  What a joy to see him everyday and have this kind of intimate encounter with him.  I felt truly honored. True connection is an honor and, [...]

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And We’re Off!

April 30, 2010

And we’re off, like a herd of turtles in a cloud of peanut butter!  My mother used to say that.  I still smile every time I quote her. Today we’re heading south–to middle Georgia.  Who’d thunk!  We’ll make it half way to Blacksburg, VA.  We’ll visit dear friends there for a day and then drive [...]

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Pigeon Panache

April 26, 2010

While taking a break from packing (we move to GA in 4 days!), I started looking through some photos from my care taking time here in northeast PA.  I came upon this photo of Missa and Brutus and had a good chuckle.  I’ll miss those goats and pigeons! Most of the pigeons scatter each morning [...]

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Impermanence in Nature

April 5, 2010

I was working on a project in the house when I noticed that Pedro had been gone for some time.  I peeked out the back door to see if I could eyeball him.  I saw him up on the hill happily basking in the sun, so I returned to my project.  Some time later I [...]

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Splashing Inside My Chest

March 30, 2010

When the ocean surges, don’t let me just hear it.  Let it splash inside my chest! Rumi I think of all the times that I have missed experiencing life deeply; all the times that life flirts with me, invites me, asks me to dance, and I fail to notice.  I don’t notice because I’m distracted, [...]

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Gift from a Vulture

March 26, 2010

Vulture has gifted me in many ways over the years, and I’ll tell you part of that story now–a particularly poignant part.  Vulture seems to show up when I’m about to make a big transition.  It’s as if they are my travel guides during key times.  Indigenous people have long viewed animals and birds as [...]

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Get Still and Breathe

March 25, 2010

The sanderling was scurrying around busily on this morning.  It was hard to capture a shot of the bird.  She finally paused long enough to cast a glance my way and I pressed the shutter. Lately, I’ve been busier than usual.  I don’t mind being busy when that busyness is focused, intentional, and toward a [...]

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