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Little Resurrections – On Spring and Grandchildren

Posted on March 31, 2016 by joanneeddy

Spring is found in small resurrections, The insistence of life anew, a bud, a leaf, a flower. One raindrop, one last winter tear, merging with another, Surging, overflowing, transformational, and true, As unstoppable as the sunrise or a baby’s laugh, a … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Writing, Gardening, and Life from Maya Angelou

Posted on June 7, 2014 by joanneeddy

“The thorn from the bush one has planted, nourished, and pruned pricks more deeply and draws more blood.”  Maya Angelou Sometimes, I find it interesting that I began to write again at the same time I started to garden. Perhaps, this … Continue reading →

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Patience in Light and Shade – A Lesson From My Garden

Posted on May 18, 2014 by joanneeddy

“A man has made a start at least on understanding the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” D. Elton Trueblood Yesterday was perfect. It was a day … Continue reading →

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