One Regret

One Regret

One Regret One regret, dear world,That I am determined not to haveWhen I am lying on my deathbedIs thatI did not kiss you enough. —Hafiz What regret are you determined not to hold as you pass from one world into another? From life to death? From a world without, and...
Nuzzling Stag and Doe

Nuzzling Stag and Doe

Nuzzling Stag and Doe … that best portion of a good man’s life, His little, nameless, unremembered act Of kindness and of love. – William Wordsworth The expression of tender affection between this stag and doe was pretty remarkable – so much so I caught my...
Love Made Visible

Love Made Visible

Love Made Visible “Trees indeed have hearts.” ― Henry David Thoreau Each morning this week I’ve crept outside to retrieve twenty to thirty tiny suns that have dropped overnight from my apricot tree. Wanting to not miss any part of this miracle, I’ve spent time...
Perfect in Every Way

Perfect in Every Way

Perfect in Every Way C Saying goodbye to a beloved pet, even when that pet isn’t yours, is one of the most painful things I know. Mackie has been a part of my New Mexico family for almost a decade and as his dog-sitter and pal, I can say it’s just not...