Tag Archives: Beginnings

THE BOOMERANG OF WINTER SOLSTICE

Posted on December 19, 2024 by elainedanforth

Two days lefttill the lowest dipof this natural year, Now on a dark boomerang ridethat will sinkto max low, Beforeit whirls back upeventually to wherethe days will be longer and brighterand bluer and more clear. But, for now,we must be … Continue reading →

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REARRIVALS

Posted on April 13, 2017 by elainedanforth

Hands. . . hearts. . . story strands. . . sweetest trips to foreign lands, and even sweeter rearrivals, upon return to that home place that was my start. Clever tricks with rubber bands bare toes run through gritty sands, … Continue reading →

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FIRST WHIFF

Posted on April 14, 2013 by elainedanforth

In passing, my first whiff of barbecue smoke of the warm season. . . People start to come out to celebrate or just to enjoy the outdoors and each other, simple work, simple play– drinking in all the splendor of … Continue reading →

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THE ONE CALLED “MOTHER!”

Posted on May 15, 2012 by elainedanforth

The genesis of calm: +++++Mom? Wisdom shared +++++when you are sad +++++or scared, dished with love. . . the child, unimpaired, could come for help without a qualm. . . knowing she’d be received with open arms that shelter her, … Continue reading →

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