The cherry tree in my garden is full of fruit. Bright red against a leafy backdrop, the cherries beckon to me. I am fond of cherries. Not so much of the cherry flavor that they put in ice cream or drinks. But of the fruits themselves, which one does not easily find in stores -- … Continue reading Musings Upon a Cherry Tree
Writing may be for the most part a solitary endeavor, but it doesn't have to keep us tied to a desk every day. A park bench or a garden swinger can be a setting just as good for our writing. What stops us from writing outside? From leaving our desk and making the world our … Continue reading The Pleasure of Writing Outside
Can we truly understand another person? Her suffering, her fear, her aloness? When we say "I understand" or touch her elbow gently, can we offer her more than an emphatic response? We have words and facial expressions. We have eyes and ears and patience. We have writing and phones. We have blog posts. But is it … Continue reading Shh. Let Silence Speak
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