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Slaying the dragon…not

Posted on Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023 by Bernie

I’m definitely feeling like a fairie that’s lost its magic. Not much dragon slaying happening. Of course, I’m not sure fairies slay dragons, but perhaps you catch my drift.

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Sundaystills “Connecting”

Posted on Jan 6, 2023Jan 7, 2023 by Bernie

It felt like mumbo jumbo…the year end post and a couple of blog challenges and the word of the year. Nothing flowing at all.

And then, what was right in front of my face appeared plainly while I was out for a snow shoe on a bright sunny day.

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33 links to hope

Posted on Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022 by Bernie

365 days ago, I felt that hope was hidden, and so it became my focus word. It’s been a good focal point as the year flashes by.

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Expectations of the Season

Posted on Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022 by Bernie

The alarm jolted into my brain and I awoke to the dark of winter during a snow storm. Somehow 0605 seems easier when the sun is blazing in and the birds are chirping. But there you have it. We can’t always pick and choose.

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Posted in fitness, rural life

A week of squares

Posted on Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022 by Bernie

Finishing out the month on a string of #walkingsquares. The usual suspects are highlighted; dogs, sunsets, grandkids and rural life.

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Marvelous Moody Monday

Posted on Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022 by Bernie

It’s snowing to beat the bands or some such saying. I was never too sure about that one! It is bright out despite the total cloud cover.

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Walking Waddling WordlessWednesday

Posted on Nov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022 by Bernie

Waddling – the act of walking in deep snow

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Walking WordlessWednesday

Posted on Nov 2, 2022Nov 3, 2022 by Bernie

A walk in nature walks
the soul back home

Mary Davis
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V Formation

Posted on Oct 21, 2022Oct 21, 2022 by Bernie

The gentle raindrops fell from a heavy grey sky. It’s felt like the radical weather change had arrived to signal a departure.

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A fine line

Posted on Sep 9, 2022Sep 9, 2022 by Bernie

There were moments today when it felt like the essence of reality had various shades. Which part was real and which part just mirrored reality?

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