Wind-chimes in the dark of night are a reminder that there’s so much more to life than what meets the eye. I can’t see the chimes in the same way that I can’t see the wind. But the chimes ring clearly when a gentle breeze blows. The wind-driven song is heard in the same way that a whispering wind is felt. I can’t prove the existence of the wind with sight, but just the nature of the movement of theRead more
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On Stepping Back
Everyday I go the back way home. The route consists of winding roads and views of distant mountains, of creeks meandering through fields and cows quietly grazing. From the time I pass through the last traffic light to the time I get home, the views help me decompress a bit. There’s usually a ‘grande finale’ of sorts as I turn onto my road. There is a field on the corner that changes daily depending on the weather, the crop beingRead more
Walking Shoes
The other day, Austin and I went hiking. While we were just beginning our walk, Austin said, “Oh I forgot my boots. Do you know where my boots are?” He has a great pair of hiking boots that he got for a trip that he took to Alaska a few summers back.Since he is away at college most of the time, he wasn’t quite sure where in our house they were. (To be honest, I’m not quite sure either.) ButRead more
Daily Prompt Challenge – We Can Be Taught
He was born with a natural curiosity. From the time he was a little boy, he was exploring, finding, observing, discovering, creating, and learning about his world. His curiosity propelled him to learn things by observing and interacting with his environment and he conquered woods and streams, oceans and backyards. Of course he liked to get all the toys and sports equipment that little boys like. But he’d request things like a chemistry set, a telescope or a microscope whenRead more
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