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October by Robert Frost, 1874-1963 O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild,...

I participated in another round of Color/Colour Lovers in February along with Andrea Jenkins, Xanthe Berkeley, and a whole bunch of other...

Being a military kid isn't always the easiest thing to be. As has been discussed here ad nauseum over the years, it's hard for obvious...

Last weekend we hosted the Karahalis family and spent a good 50% of our time with them outdoors in the sunshine, surrounded by freshly...

One year ago today I sent the girls off to school, took Ellie on a quick walk, and headed for the open road on the other side of the...

Do you know Mary Oliver? She is a wonderful American poet who has won many awards and published a whole lot of poems over the course of...