smoke shrouds the blue hills invisible borders gone choked by her hot breath as another forest dies we’re reminded we are one
~kat
The air here is heavy, thick with smoke that has traveled a great distance from our neighbors in the north. It’s a reminder that the earth is home to us all.
She does not recognize borders. She does not charge entry fees or demand citizenship proof. The water that covers 71% of her surface is wild and free to us all. She does not tax our egress and we can dip our toes into the cool swirls that lap along the waters’ edge without fear. Her fields are rich and abundant, ripe with wildflowers, crops, and fruit. Those who would hoard her resources do not honor her bountiful generosity. None of her children should ever want. And yet so many do.
The air smelled of smoke today. Smoke from Canada. As I look at the hazy hills I mourn for Canada forests, and wildlife, and people displaced by fire. We are not so different. Today we shared air that no border can turn away.
Much love, peace, and glimmers to us all.
~kat
Today’s glimmer…new blooms on a butterfly bush gifted to me by dear friends. I’ve noticed the bees enjoying their sweetness. Bless the bees and all life on this planet that we share. ✨✨💚💚💚✨✨
Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
boundless
before you even ask I will offer myself in service to you… prompted, i have no choice but to tell you, I’m here if you need me, or even if you don’t, though secretly I hope you do because I need to be needed which is why boundaries to me are like chalk lines on pavement on rainy day or ice cubes in warm water I am severely distracted by need… advice you ask? Well, I’m no expert but I have heard it’s a simple two letter word no… unfortunately I can’t bear the thought of uttering it, but if you give it a go please let me know how it went
~kat
I have a few little glimmers for you…the first is one of my squirrel friends noshing on nuts, perfectly framed by a pair of moon flowers plants. Forgive the graininess of the photo. I was across the yard when I spotted him. Of course I had to take a photo!
And the second glimmer…the first cuttings from my little raised herb garden. There is a certain satisfaction that comes from growing something green!
How could anyone expect to sleep in past 6 AM on a cool Sunday morning, with REM interrupted by this?! But I shouldn’t complain. I created this monstrous routine…🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛ I do love a good murder. 😉
slave to a murder
‘twas not dawn’s first light that roused me from deep slumber but loud cackling caws from a dark murderous brood their peanut alms depleted
~kat
When one contributes to the food chain, the occasional predator is certain to show up. (Another reason I love my murder of crows…they keep these guys at bay around my bird garden, which is also frequented by squirrels and chipmunks! As much as I hate the idea that I might be providing a buffet for these apex raptors, (again, thank you to my crows for keeping them at bay) I do have to pause to admire the incredible beauty of these juvenile Cooper’s hawks. Did you know that a group of 3 or more hawks is called a “kettle”? We had a full kettle boiling over in our yard the day I captured these photos…at least 4 by my count. An odd glimmer perhaps, but I think they are magnificent in their own right. Part of the amazing cycle of life. (I just never leave Gabby dog to run free in the yard these days!) 😳
Much love, peace, and glimmers to you…stay safe. Always look both ways, up and down when crossing nature! 😄
More to come…had company over the weekend and a (surprise) birthday party yesterday with all my favorite people. And then yesterday morning, there was this little visitor….
More to come when the dust settles! Much love, peace, and glimmers to you!
So it is easier for you to find all the parts/chapters of my ongoing fiction series, I created a new page that lists all the links. You can check it out HERE!
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