Nature

The Sanctuary

Did you come to church, The people said. Did you join us there for wine and bread. No, I didn’t was my reply. Instead I watched a cloud pass by. And (He) shed a tear for all to see. This piece was written by my mom- Author Susan Adair Lupold. There was originally more to …

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Glistening Web

I dashed out the front door early in the morning prepared for another day’s work. A step or two down my front walkway I couldn’t help but notice the web that’d been built overnight in the butterfly bush that I hadn’t trimmed back at the end of last season.  I stopped and checked it out. …

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What Is Forever

Does anything but love last forever. And what is forever anyway. Thoughts to ponder not questions to answer. If energy cannot be created and cannot be destroyed then what is life and what is death? None of us are here forever, or are we? If we are energy {which we are} then we can’t be destroyed. …

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Fun In the Fog On The First

It was the last of the week, but first of the month, the first of the year. Welcome 2022, please- have a seat right here. My over-the-top magical optimism about 2022 was put to the test before the year even showed up. The test had the nerve to continue through nearly the entire first day …

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A Recent Trip (to Earth)

I’m writing Home from a place called Earth. I’ve been here for just a few years so far.   There are many species here. The species I least understand is a Human species called Homo sapiens. If you’d like, go ahead and have a seat next to me and I’ll share with you what I’ve found …

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Fluttering On By

No indications of society or civilization within sight. The musical sounds of birds and squirrels, the chipmunks hustling and bustling all around me. The little snake seemingly smiles as I flutter on by and say a quick hi, offer a smile, and wish him a good day. The almost whipping winds from the lake inspiring …

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Can’t You Smell That Smell?

The last few mornings when I’ve awoken and stepped outside There’s been a fairly strong aroma. Not overwhelmingly strong, but definitely impossible to miss. Taking a few slow deep breaths, I know without a doubt what this familiar aroma is, and a happy peaceful smile makes its way across my face…