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Driftwood Bird
There are many different birds on the Hawaiian Islands, but I am told told that there are no pelicans. However, on a beach in Kapa’a, Kauai (near Lydgate Park)—I saw a large piece of driftwood that looked a lot like a pelican to me. A true work … Continue reading
Posted in photography, Travel
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The Journey
Walking together on dark shadows and bright lights traveling through space and time ever changing and unchanged, on the journey home to the place we never left. ~ms
Posted in photography, Poetry, Travel
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Smoke and Mirrors Politics
I don’t want to hear more long-winded speeches; I don’t want to hear more meaningless excuses. Your words will not fit into my ears anymore no matter which way I tilt my head to listen, trying to hear truth. You can … Continue reading
Evening Pastels
Cloudy skies painted with sunlight fading slowly into summer rain. Enraptured am I by the artist’s unseen hand nature’s soul revealed. On the edge of color his shadow softly calling my wandering soul ms
Password Overload
These days, perplexing little passwords have to be attached to just about everything. Supposedly, they will keep us all safe from unwanted intruders and unscrupulous hackers. Without the correct password, nobody can access my information–not even me. I have lost track of the amount … Continue reading
Rock Meditation
This rock formation caught my eye, sitting on the side of the mountain. Somewhere between Buddha and the Incredible Hulk… meditating on the afternoon sun. ~ms
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Natural Haiku
Water on the rocks perfect drink for tired eyes… Lazy summer day Basket of acorns shadowed by afternoon sun… Squirrels chattering! ~ms
Love is Stronger than Alzheimer’s
We came into the world because of love,
and we leave the world in the hands of love.
Through love, in love, with love–we are. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Philosophy, Photo Essay
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Life, Love, Memories
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Animal Paparazzi
Oh no….not again. Animal paparazzi taking our pictures. Hey! Put the zoom lens down and come a little closer with that camera. ~ms ***Photos taken at the Honolulu Zoo, Oahu***
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
Unexpectedly music soothes a troubled world proving once again everyone is of sound mind! ~ms
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Summer memories steamy nights on rolling hills…. Early morning fog. ~ms
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Web of Desire
Mysterious world in moonlit darkness glitters. Magical entrance luring those with weary wings into tunnels deep. Travelers beware! One brown leg propped up… in anticipation waits the hungry spider with dissolving bites of fire dripping in the dark. Don’t stop! Fly away from glittering illusions woven with … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry
Tagged haiku, illusions, Nature, spider, spider web
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Before I Forget 