finding beauty in the everyday
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Buen Provecho
In early December I came across a post on Volunteermatch.org by the non-profit usimmigrantcafe.org looking for volunteers who like food and to write. Um, yes, please! They describe themselves as “A nationwide non-profit platform showcasing immigrant restaurateurs in pursuit of their American Dream.” Just that week, I’d spoken with a friend about my desire to…
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Water Birds
There is a preciousness to water in the desert that the birds seem to understand. Instead of heading to the beach every weekend, which I still miss, I now make almost daily trips to walk along the banks of the Rio Grande. I’m slowly making friends with its ducks, geese, and cranes. Next week I’ll make…
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The Decision.
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Mary Oliver
How I Go To The Woods Ordinarily I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak tree. I have my way of praying, as you no…
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