Tag Archives: survival

Reborn

Posted on July 16, 2018 by hernibs

Death is not final all is reborn, Transfigured, delivered – a brand new form. ©Sharron R. McMillan Advertisements

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Why

Posted on July 13, 2018 by hernibs

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. ~Friedrich Nietzsche

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Daughters As Neighbours

Posted on July 9, 2018 by hernibs

Takes time to reshape from mother to neighbour, from daughter to neighbour. Each aware of the need for fences and gates that define a healthy, happy neighbourhood. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Porthole

Posted on July 8, 2018 by hernibs

What I allow into my head finds its way to my heart, which is a porthole to my soul. ~Craig D. Lounsbrough

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(Candy Flower) Montia sibirica Natural. Low growing herb to 12” high. Wild edge of shady forest plant. Flowers on long thin stem, five notched petals, star-shaped, with thin red lines. Blooms March to June. Leaves long petiol basal leaves forming … Continue reading →

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Imperfection

Posted on June 28, 2018 by hernibs

I cling to my imperfection, as the very essence of my being. ~Anatole France

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Friendship

Posted on June 27, 2018 by hernibs

Friendship must be kept in a constant state of repair. ~ Dr. S. Johnson

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Opportunity

Posted on June 25, 2018 by hernibs

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. ~Albert Einstein

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Nosebleed

Posted on June 6, 2018 by hernibs

Life blood flows out mouth, nose into soaked red rags, bleeding my future, clotting my past, scaring me into solitude. Who wants to be around bleeding hearts, sad mouth breathers who can not help themselves. It’s stopped. Throw out the … Continue reading →

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Suck It Up Buttercup

Posted on May 31, 2018 by hernibs

Ranunculus – an invasive species but I rather like the cheery yellow flower that seems to survive no matter how much it is hated.

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Solitude

Posted on May 25, 2018 by hernibs

Solitude removes bitterness and resentment.

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Dear Rachel

Posted on May 7, 2018 by hernibs

We still have flies, mosquitoes and ants, invasive species of unwanted plants, though chemicals fail to eradicate we’re closer to your predicted fate. Fifty years after you wrote of your fear DDT’s gone but Monsanto’s still here. Now we have … Continue reading →

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Why Trade

Posted on May 6, 2018 by hernibs

You trade your trees for a view, green for just a bit more blue, muffled forest for city clatter, quiet walks for telephone chatter. You’d rather have a black-top street than wild flowers at your feet, a perfect world without … Continue reading →

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Friendship Is a Well Built Nest

Posted on May 2, 2018 by hernibs

The bird a nest, the spider a web, Man friendship. ~William Blake

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Know Thyself

Posted on April 30, 2018 by hernibs

Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world. ~Cervantes

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