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In Honor of my Father: An Ode to March

In Honor of my Father: An Ode to March

Daffodils   Every March my father brought the Daffodils. Flashes of my nose pressed into the yellow silky blooms cradled in the waxy green paper. Realizing a sudden femaleness. Holding these contradictory frail yet strong flowers a gift for my mother and me. The...

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A Message in the Heart of Winter

A Message in the Heart of Winter

Late January and early February in northeastern Pennsylvania can be dark in both literal and metaphorical terms. The holidays are behind, New Year’s Resolutions are beginning to wobble and one finds oneself on that tightrope of meaningful winter reflections versus...

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Cats: Masters of  Self-Care

Cats: Masters of Self-Care

Cats get a bad rap. Those who are not as enamored of these unique creatures view them as narcissistic, the evil opposite of the selflessly devoted dog. Those of us who are devotees of the feline however,  know that they are not selfish, but rather masters of...

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Shanty Town Design

Lackawana County Library System

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