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Suddenly Wonderland
October 15, 2025
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Quick change artist dressing for winter
Covered the landscape overnight
Costume design for blizzard conditions
Icy weather blows over the mountains
Flat Aspect
October 13, 2025
Shooting commandments from the asphalt
Moses makes an effort to convey
Deep meaning and portents
To these pronouncements of responsibility
His efforts fall flat
Reduction
October 11, 2025
The cold blast brought up issues of presence
Blowing shocking icy news. gathering speed
Refusing to yield to assumptions that comfort
This storm is meant to destroy history’s norms
Brace for the oncoming deluge of truth
Asylum
October 10, 2025
Ceremonial retreat to contemplate flow
Withdrawal from commerce and trade
Removal of projections of future scenarios
Breath matches movement in time to create
Alternate outcomes become more common
Undercurrent
October 8, 2025
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Surface ripples in slight breezes
Do not tell the story of the river’s life
Strong deepening currents flow faster
Carving out channels on the way to the ocean
Fine Canine Dining
October 8, 2025
Driving down the 101 we stopped to buy driving gloves in Florence, Oregon. While his dad shopped, Charlie and I took a stroll around the vicinity. The Homegrown sign attracted our attention so we stopped by to see it. As we left Denise, the server, greeted us and lavished attention on Charlie. I inquired about vegan food to learn that many fine options were on offer for us, and also a dog menu was available. The decision to eat lunch was made because I never expected to find a dog menu and thought the chance might never come again.
Our lunch at this nano brewery was superb. We enjoyed a veggie burger and vegan tacos with excellent salad and crispy fries. I drank amber beer, which was a perfect compliment to the food. All dishes were homemade. Charlie enjoyed his meatloaf with gusto. I suggested he slow down to savor it, but he is a dog.
We were joined on the patio by other dog parents. Wouldn’t you know that the dachshund sits at the table munching human menu items? Denise gives outstanding service to humans and dogs. The food was innovative, made with fresh ingredients, and presented artfully. Our lunch at Homegrown Public House Brewery was delicious for all of us. Highly recommended.
Inadequate Training
October 6, 2025
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An essential change in style and direction
Is sailing on the horizon towards the shore
Fair or foul weather, it will arrive in time
Altering existing systems, beliefs, and practices
We remain without the education we need
To deal with this profound mysterious moment
Dream Dog Beach
October 5, 2025
In Oregon the beach belongs to the state and cannot be private. Dogs are allowed to go off leash with reasonable behavior expected. Our dog Charlie is a huge fan of beach trips, feeling the need to greet all humans as well as canine visitors. He’s allowed to play with mutually consenting dogs. Today he met a one year old female dog from Texas who made him ecstatic. She is a great athlete who loves running as much as he does. His parents bring him here to run at the beach, all the way from Ft. Worth. She was his dream date.
Stain
October 5, 2025
The indelible beauty that dazzles daily
Leaves a permanently altered outlook
In equal measure the knowledge of cruelty
Distorts all ideas about future possibilities
Transformers
October 4, 2025
Find the root of transformation
It’s beneath your feet as well as above your head
Attaching you to sustenance and resilience
Your responsibility is to protect the connection
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