Cheryl’s Blog

Finally free of the gusty winds that haunted us for most of the day, the night turned calm and cool. As the sun made its descent, a star appeared in the southern sky. I stared up at the midnight-blue canopy,…
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Tethered to the sweetness of life
Earlier in the week, while on my way to the grocery store (my big outing these days), I saw an elderly gentleman I haven’t seen since the beginning of the pandemic. You may have read about him before…
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The sun is shining bright this morning, an unexpected gift after two days of strong winds and driving rain. It was supposed to remain cloudy but it seems the light has taken the upper hand. What a blessing… As…
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There are some days when I feel a sincere sense of weariness at the state of our world and I just want to find a small island in the middle of nowhere – one without internet or telephones – where I…
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It was 7am when I stood on the back deck breaking up ice in the birdbath so I could refill it with fresh water for the little creatures who come to visit. I then filled a new feeder with a special treat.…
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Drizzling rain and blustery wind are making their presence known beyond my bedroom window. I left it open last night and this morning the room feels damp and raw. I roll over and groan. Rainy Sundays…
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