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About pathfinder

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In other words

Posted on December 30, 2013 by pathfinder

The earth has almost finished another orbit around the sun.  Somewhere people are compiling the facts about what they think were the  most important events on this little orb during that trip.   As for me and my husband we … Continue reading →

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Blessed are

Posted on December 12, 2013 by pathfinder

I have spent every day for the past two years, five months and ten days figuring out how to make it through each of these days.  I think I have done pretty well.  I have stopped thinking about any of … Continue reading →

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A need for change

Posted on December 4, 2013 by pathfinder

I know I am not the only person who struggles with change.  I know people who are in their 60’s who have clothes they wore in high school.  I have seen people who have not changed the way they wear … Continue reading →

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A reminder of the season

Posted on November 18, 2013 by pathfinder

My son loved the products of the company Patagonia.  I think he pictured himself being like Yvon Chouinard,  leading a life of learning and exploration.  He held in common with Mr. Chouinard  the love of climbing, environmentalism and falconry.  Mr. … Continue reading →

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turning leaves like pages

Posted on November 13, 2013 by pathfinder

Dear Son, Fall took its time this year.  It teased us a little with a gold here and a red there until early November before it popped.  Last night the cold shriveled the remaining leaves and in the next day … Continue reading →

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Some days. . .

Posted on November 4, 2013 by pathfinder

Somedays it is difficult to get out of bed, out of the chair, out from front of the t.v. , down the driveway to get the mail or think of something to eat.  Most days that feeling of difficulty, ambivalence, … Continue reading →

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Sorting

Posted on November 1, 2013 by pathfinder

Fall has officially wrapped its coat of many colors over the shoulders of these mountains.  Today is a gray day -which to me, always makes the oranges, reds and yellows pop.   I don’t know if the “leaf-ers” as they … Continue reading →

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Peripheral vision

Posted on October 14, 2013 by pathfinder

I have a good friend who is retired and was happily exploring the passions and interests he had  prior to his retirement.  Then he had a stroke.  The stroke destroyed his peripheral vision on his left side and he is … Continue reading →

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The face in the mirror

Posted on October 1, 2013 by pathfinder

Dear Son, I had a dream about you the other night.  I was in my bathroom and when I looked into the mirror it was your face I saw.  You smiled at me then slowly your face faded into mine. … Continue reading →

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A delicate balance

Posted on September 13, 2013 by pathfinder

I am not the only one walking a thin line with delicate balance.  The illusion that I used to operate under is apparent now and is not so apparent to everyone else who has not had the illusion shattered.  For … Continue reading →

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