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Archives for 2025

Better to accept a strawberry when offered one.

Ripe, yes.

Washed, yes.

Now, scout around, find the view.

A table and two chairs, even if you need four.

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Trying to tell someone what’s good for them.

Easy.

But wanting them to want it and act on it, it’s a little more demanding.

Imagine them, their life, their brilliant points, their experiences, successes and disappointments – you get the idea – now start again as if you and they have changed places.

Obvious! Yes. But it’s a start.

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If the distant thunder continues, keep an eye on it (so to speak!).

If music at dawn precedes cold dips, both you and at the table, let it roll.

Decide on something every day – you gotta’ keep in practice.

Two shoes make a pair.

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There’s an old saying.

There always is. There’s one for everything. Good, bad and otherwise

All we are doing is admiring the beauty around us and explaining why some things seem ugly.

Of course we’re talking about politics! But who isn’t?

And, is everything……?

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Drizzle with sunny intervals.

She tells the funniest joke.

We all laugh.

Sunny with a brief moment of cloud.

Take five.

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