What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying? Matthew 18:12 (NASB1995) There is a memory that truly makes me sad; that is remembering those that once […]

Lost Sheep

The adventures were over, and we were getting close to the end of our getaway. There was one more important thing to accomplish before we headed home. Head north to visit family Day 5 – Family On Sunday JT picked us up and we headed north to Newmarket. We used to live just north of there […]

The End Of The Getaway

. The good, the bad and the indifferent. First, the good. . . If you’re a loyal Dexter fan from way back like me, you had to suffer through a few less than stellar reboots… but the current incarnation gets a four star thumbs up. He’s baaaack and so is Angel Batista. The addition of […]

What I’m watching.

Hello dear friends,I hope this piece finds everyone in good spirits and ready for a bit of honest self-reflection. Today’s prompt asks an intriguing question: “What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?” At first glance, this may sound simple, but the truth is, it touches something profoundly human—our capacity for growth […]

# Shifting Our Views is True Wisdom ?

Rise and SHINE folks!!!! Welcome to Goals & Good Vibes!! HAPPY THURSDAY! ✨ “Joy is good for your health and good for your soul. Don’t wait for it to come to you. Seek it out instead. See if you can actively look for reasons to be happy throughout your day!” -Unknown

Quote of the day: Seek joy ✨🌸💜

Explore an August collection of poems that journey through deserts, railroads, kitchens, and galaxies. Balancing grief and hope, memory and imagination, these poems reckon with history, celebrate survival, and imagine freedom. From the weight of the past to quiet acts of care, each piece invites readers to walk its living landscape.

Dust and Song: August Poems of Memory, History, and Imagination

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Steps are covered in a thick layer of snow, with footprints and a snow-filled sky visible in the background through a metal rail. It’s a simple scene to accent your living spaces, behind glass in a frame or any number of other options available. You can find prints at Phil Perkins Photography. So, check it […]

Where I’ve Been

#7: Zumi’s Growth my sweet, unsexed tortoise,grows quicker than thesun can set. meals are three times per day now.at this rate, it’ll bedraping over the sidesof its terrarium in lessthan two years. Zumi interacts with me;it licks the glass and movesits head from side to sideat the sound of my voice. I think it knows […]

Poem for an Image

I didn’t see the kill. I only saw the assassin feasting on the remains. In the mid-afternoon I looked out of my bedroom window and saw a Cooper’s Hawk standing over its victim in the garden beside my patio. The predator was barely moving. Around it were lots of tufts of white fur and I […]

After a Killing