Tag Archives: Seasons

A poem: One Life

Posted on April 25, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

The azaleas bloomed, Pinks and whites against a backdrop of summer grass waiting for the heat to rise Yellow dust, pollen lust, coats the landscape Spontaneous and unstable, whisked away by an afternoon rain or an April breeze This is … Continue reading →

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A winter’s tale

Posted on February 5, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs There is a small, family owned Mexican restaurant in our community that my family has enjoyed eating at for 30 … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on November 1, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Summer nights and long warm days, Are stolen as the old moon falls, And My mirror shows another face, Another place to hide it all” – Chris Cornell, “Seasons” I look out my window on this first day of November and notice that … Continue reading →

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Life and death in the forest

Posted on May 1, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.” –  The Buddha My wife and I try to hike in the Pisgah National Forest every Sunday, specifically in … Continue reading →

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A man walks into a bar….

Posted on April 21, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“A man walks into a bar with a cheese sandwich under his arm. “A pint of Guinness for me and the cheese sandwich,” he says to the barman. “I’m sorry, sir,” replies the barman, “we don’t serve food in here.” … Continue reading →

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As the wind blows

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

An ancient breeze blows through the trees, Shaking yellow dust off limbs that sway in motion. The air is filled with tiny spores of Spring, Journeys carried in gust beyond our horizons. As Winters death releases her cold grip, Life pulls itself … Continue reading →

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What are you doing this weekend?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” –  George Eliot What are you doing this weekend? Me? I will be blowing leaves, … Continue reading →

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It’s Raining Acorns part II

Posted on October 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Back in August I posted my acorn thoughts, reflections and predictions. Well here I sit, October 20th and we, as I thought we would, are being bombarded by acorns. Apparently, this is a big year for acorns not only in … Continue reading →

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The fading sun

Posted on October 5, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.” –  Walt Whitman   My cycling season is winding down, that is, the opportunity to get a ride in after work. We made it back to the car yesterday at around … Continue reading →

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A Poem: Shadow of Fall

Posted on September 12, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

The Summer heat bends me like dry grass in a field, brown and broken Taking shelter from the sun’s rays of cruelty and disdain for all that venture forth I count the days in degrees, a human measure of intolerance and humidity … Continue reading →

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