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Last night the Winter King dreamed of pussy willows.

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Kathy

Last night in the heart of February, the Winter King dreamed of pussy willows. He dreamed of them sitting atop red buds in the lair of his woods. He dreamed them fresh with life and song and laughter. But, because … Continue reading →

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The lives we didn’t live.

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Kathy

Sometimes I mourn that I’m not living so many other lives. Didn’t you want to be…a sailor on board a ship, sailing the world round, salty and carefree under tropical seas, watching whales dance, whispering to porpoises telling them secrets … Continue reading →

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White Winter Hymnal Magical Fox Child kind of day.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kathy

It’s spitting snow today with our thermometer shivering at 27 degrees (-2.8 C).  It’s hard to ponder going outside.  North wind cuts through flimsy autumn jackets, demanding winter garb. I’m reading. My friend Emma recommended The Snow Child by Eowyn … Continue reading →

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In which Gulliver gets tied up and we eat green bean casserole

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Kathy

Tonight six or seven or maybe eight of us will sit around living room chairs at Mary’s house to discuss our latest Book Club selection. You want to know the exciting name of our selection? Gulliver’s Travels. Which yours truly did … Continue reading →

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Mama Bear Visits the City

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Kathy

Once upon a time there were four bears living in the woods. Mama Bear, Daddy Bear, Brother Bear and Sister Bear. The Bear Family lived happily in the forest.  They read hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of books when Brother … Continue reading →

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The sea is in her blood…

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kathy

Dear Readers–Time for another “Meet the Reader” blog!  Or we could call it “Meet one of the commenters” blog.  Today I would love for you to meet a sweet friend and fellow-blogger named Barbara. The sea is in her blood … Continue reading →

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“If you loved me, you would read my blog”

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Kathy

Dear Bloggers,  I’ve talked with many of you throughout the blogging years.  We’ve shared the trials and tribulations of blogging.  The ups, the downs!  The highs, the lows.  The wonderful creativity of sharing ideas and thoughts, the lulls in inspiration. … Continue reading →

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The boy who lost his pants on Main Street & other stories from a U.P. weekend

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Kathy

 You guys are all waiting impatiently to see the picture of the teenage boy standing at the four corners in L’Anse after having–how do we put this politely?–dropped his pants, aren’t you?   I am sorry to say you will see … Continue reading →

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The Solstice and the Creature

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Kathy

   Hello, dear reader!  Did you notice I skipped a day?    And then had to take my own advice from the last blog.  Because the Mind started to whine (oh haven’t we heard this before??)  “There’s nothing to say, nothing … Continue reading →

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