August Break 2017 :: Day 1 - Morning

#augustbreak2017

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Afternoon Snacks and Naps

These lovelies call our neighborhood home in the spring and fall. 

At times I've seen about 20 all flocked together, 

sometimes meandering their way across the road in front of me. 

Today it was a party of 4 for snacks and naps 

in the dappled afternoon light.
(the nappers are in the shadows off to the right)

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Be Here

While waiting at the dry cleaners today I paused, looking back and up. Grinning because 

my elderly gentleman friend and his next door neighbor like to see the pigeons so they 

feed them, hoping to encourage them to stick around.

And it is kinda fun when I drive out on mornings that I happen to catch them finishing up 

their breakfast and to be surrounded by a sea of beautiful wings of gray, black, white, and 

some shimmering teal mixed in.

July 16 :: Morning

As the sun begins to rise, 

the birds are starting to stir, 

singing their greetings of Hope to one another 

as they gather breakfast for their babies. 

❤️

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April Love :: Day 29 :: Sanctuary

Dear Sanctuary,

Feeling frazzled and fried from a tough interaction at work and sensing a need for some 

soothing water time yesterday afternoon, I drove by my favorite little pond, a few 

neighborhoods down. This was the first time I've actually ever gotten out and, sitting on 

a cheerful red metal bench near water's edge, I took it all in.

Mallard ducks and Canadian geese swimming and snacking, smooth as glass water except 

for the ripples around my feathered companions, gentle splashing as one of them took a 

bath using a nearby bush as a shower curtain, and the big, beautiful, sky-blue bowl of sky 

holding all of us. 

A warm smile spread as I noticed the deep, calming breaths start to rise and fall 

on their own. ❤

That blessed pocket of Sanctuary was exactly what I needed in that moment to begin 

the unfolding which continues this morning. 

Sometimes it just takes a while, yes?

Yes.

Gratefully, 

Debbie

who is Abidin'

#aprillove2016

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Supper Seeking

Sitting outside with hubby

eating leftover homemade pizza, 

we were joined by 4 robins.

I tried to get them to stand close together

<wink>

capturing two was the best I could do.

And it is Enough.

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Easter Morning Companion

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Peace Dove

Peace is my word for this year and, as has become my tradition, I wanted to do a mandala in "her" honor.  I'm *so* delighted with how this one turned out.

The sweet little birdie in her nest (that *I* drew!!), resting on Peace, reminds me of the poem/acronym that I came up with earlier this year, thanks to a poetry prompt's inspiration 

and invitation:

P racticing
E ncouraging
A cceptance
C ultivates
E ase

Blessed be.

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Wordless Wednesday :: Harbinger of Spring

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