Tag Archives: life

We’ll See What Happens

Posted on April 8, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I have unconsciously adopted the saying, “we’ll see what happens” to everything I talk about in casual conversation. I think it’s a check and balance I apply to myself without even realizing it. Until now. I have a friend, Lorri … Continue reading →

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On aging

Posted on March 20, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I don’t know if it’s growing old that does this, but there have been signs I’ve noticed throughout life that bring me pause. I once knew an old man from Vietnam. I was in awe of him. He was the … Continue reading →

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November is a Month for Gathering

Posted on November 18, 2023 by D.L. Gardner

I’m not sure why it always happens like this, but every November my family reminds me of life in the busy forests where squirrels are hurriedly getting their acorns tucked away, where chatter seems to keep the creatures warm from … Continue reading →

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Windy and Sunny

Posted on May 16, 2022 by D.L. Gardner

Isn’t this a lovely time of year? The air is warm and fresh, at least here in the PNW we’re blessed with really fresh air. It’s breezy, sometimes windy, but big beautiful thunderheads float above from time to time against … Continue reading →

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Why Fantasy?

Posted on March 30, 2019 by D.L. Gardner

Those who know me know I am an advocate for the creative, for the far fetched. For lands and times beyond. I do not disguise my eagerness to day dream any more. Continue reading →

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Making up for lost time.

Posted on June 23, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

I have not been keeping up with my blog. I wonder though if people have been reading blogs as fluently as they used to.  I don’t know. I follow some and then feel like all the information I obtain from … Continue reading →

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Making available

Posted on June 2, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different…” ~ C.S. Lewis Life is a crazy thing, isn’t it? I’m glad I have faith in the Creator otherwise I would be despondent … Continue reading →

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Making up

Posted on May 7, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

I’ve been informed by my conscience that I have not been faithful with my blog lately. I find it odd that my moral core would nudge me about writing on my blog, still perhaps I have some duty to the … Continue reading →

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Making Free or not to Free

Posted on April 22, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

Wow, this post could become political! Hold on though I’m not talking politics here though I certainly could be. I am actually talking book promotion. The need to promote is screaming at me. This dilemma is tugging in two different … Continue reading →

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Making an End

Posted on April 3, 2017 by D.L. Gardner

Steve and I have been feeding the homeless every Sunday for near 20 years. We believe in the sort of “religion” that gets us in the workfield by setting our tithes aside and using them to feed, shelter, and give … Continue reading →

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