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Holding through winter

A “marcescent” leaf – or, figuratively, person – is one that has withered but not fallen (Latin marcescere, to wither, languish).

Thinking our way to true self

Appreciate what you already have. Believe in the beauty of your voice.
Sing from the depth of your being.

Bicycles and women: Engineering social reform

Thanks to J.K. Starley, my daughter could smile with carefree joy (in pants) while learning to ride a bike.

Reconciliation: Respect and peace

“. . . in the face of destructive forces, human dignity and love will triumph over disaster and bring nations together in respect and peace.”

Better yet, let’s try hard together to skip over the destructive forces part and live in the respect and peace.

If trees could talk

I think this tree is telling me that I have all the time in the world, to stay rooted in what’s important because I already have everything I need, and to breathe.

Arlene Somerton Smith

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