Category Archives: Death

Insecure

Posted on February 6, 2013 by pathfinder

Insecure.  Not secure.  I’ve often wondered about what we think is secure.  There are structures and machines and implements we use every day, trusting that they will work.  For the most part they do, until something happens.  A failure from … Continue reading →

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The Day Begins . . .

Posted on January 30, 2013 by pathfinder

  The day begins. Before the sun rises the dogs and I go outside. We go to the kitchen where I put on the kettle, find the box of oatmeal, prepare the vacuum brewer for the coffee. The dogs are … Continue reading →

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Condolences to the families in Newtown Connecticut

Posted on December 28, 2012 by pathfinder

The end of 2012 is just around the corner.  There was a lot of talk and people poking fun or maybe whistling in the dark about the Mayan Calendar.  It hasn’t been that long ago that a preacher predicted the … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by pathfinder

The word “why” is going to ripple through the air and through thoughts for quite a while before it settles down again like a dry leaf.  It will be kicked up again soon enough by events small and large. “Why” … Continue reading →

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The winding road

Posted on November 21, 2012 by pathfinder

Highway 276 is a relatively short highway that twists and turns its way across the mountains between Transylvania County  and Haywood County in North Carolina.    When traveling on it you pass through the Cradle of Forestry by Looking Glass Falls … Continue reading →

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A change of season

Posted on October 24, 2012 by pathfinder

      Dear Son, I don’t remember the feeling of Fall last year.  I was occupied with the grief of having just lost you and the upcoming wedding of your sister.  Fall is just another season of the year, … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on October 15, 2012 by pathfinder

It is Monday and I am working at one of the galleries where I am a member.  I have been getting out of the house a lot in the past few weeks and I have felt a little panicky lately.  … Continue reading →

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Forever, mom

Posted on October 9, 2012 by pathfinder

Dear Son, I’ve been staying busy.  The daylight hours have begin to shrink and the trees are turning gold.  Maine was wonderful.  You were in our heart and mind the whole time your dad and I were there.  I wished … Continue reading →

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Acadia

Posted on September 24, 2012 by pathfinder

The dogs are up even earlier here on the coast of Maine.  The sun rises an hour earlier than it does at home, and stranger yet they seem to prefer 5:30 a.m. to begin their day.  The first day here … Continue reading →

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