Tag Archives: tree

Gifts of root and wing

I’m sitting in this little house in the woods month after everlasting month growing fat sturdy roots into the earth.  Down, down, down, go my roots.  Past the fading couch, past the basement with its wood stove, past the clay … Continue reading

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Alone, yes.

Six people asked me in the last 24 hours, “Are you going to Marquette alone?” Varying expressions and tones accompanied this question.  Disbelief, dismay, amazement, astonishment and approval. I love to be alone.  I feel like a bird flying free. … Continue reading

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Pigs in space…Skull in tree

Counting down the days until I can say something on this blog.  August 10th!!

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The week of the pears and other Northwood tales

Just a short little post with pictures of our daily life here in the woods.  It’s taken us days to get the tree halfway decorated.  Last night we finally hung the star and lights and garland.  Both of our strings … Continue reading

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Let there be sparkle and stars and glowing fish!

In an attempt to ease computer angst on Saturday night, Barry suggested a trip to the attic to retrieve the Christmas decorations.  Eleven months of the year they sit in three boxes above Kiah’s bedroom. It’s a cold trip to … Continue reading

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