Monthly Archives: August 2024

Silver Linings

Posted on August 28, 2024 by daeja's view

There has been a dark cloud around my heart lately. It happens sometimes. I think pretty much everyone knows the feeling. Late afternoon, heading out the door with the dog, leash in hand, pausing for a moment on the porch … Continue reading →

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On August and Letting Go

Posted on August 18, 2024 by daeja's view

The waxing moon has suddenly taken on an orange glow this week, due to drifting smoke from the fires up in Canada that tinge the atmosphere. It hangs in the sky much like a leftover hunk of yellow cheddar, perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Women in My Family Emerge in the Art

Posted on August 11, 2024 by daeja's view

While not wealthy in property or finances, I am certainly rich in siblings, children and grandchildren. Repeatedly over the years, certain works of art seem to convey their personalities and vibrations to me. I see this mostly in the women … Continue reading →

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Incoming

Posted on August 2, 2024 by daeja's view

Perhaps I’m taking a risk by speaking too soon, but it is of note that this summer (so far) there has been a marked absence of mosquitos here. Of course there have been a few around The Urban Porch, and … Continue reading →

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