I had no idea this father was coming down the street when I wanted to take my annual photo of our vibrant red Japanese maple. When I saw the red stroller, I was reminded of one of my favourite poets, William Carlos Williams, and his brilliant poem:

so much depends
upon

a red wheel
barrow

glazed with rain
water

beside the white
chickens

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“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts…. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” —Rachel Carson, marine biologist and author, in Silent Spring

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I haven't visited this very special home of my soul for a few years because of Doug's illness. So, Rebecca, my older daughter, invited me to come up with her and spend a few days over our national holiday. We've eaten well, slept well and I completely love it here.

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I use this on my website and blog: www.ellynpeirson.com and I hope to be able to visit more regularly, given that my husband is in a long term care home about an hour from here.

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waiting for long term care and getting ready to go to St. Joseph's for respite care

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