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Splatty Flat Cat

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Barbarams — 1 Comment

by Barbara Miller I see it in dogs Enjoying their rest, But far and beyond, the cats do it best.   After stalking and hunting And planning attacks, And, of course, after eating, They’re flat on their backs.   Reposed…

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That darn Muse

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Barbarams — Leave a comment

That muse just keeps niggling me.  I did this art (colored pencils and ink) during the winter as a soulself portrait.  Then Miss Muse spoke some playful words.  When I remain open, she speaks.  Love and Peace.

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Oporto Me Oh My Oh: 10 Outobro ’17

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Wayne — Leave a comment

There were hordes of people in Oporto.  I mean hordes.  Germans and Brits and French and Spanish and at least one Estonian, we know because she told us so in very good English; and I’m sure there were other nationalities…

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Dog Days And Dog Poets: 31 Agosto ’17

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Wayne — 2 Comments

Portugal recently celebrated the feast day for Saint Roche, the patron saint of dogs, which is one theory why this time of summer is called the dog days.  It’s certainly the slow time in Portugal.  Everything shuts down in August.  Our language school, swimming…

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Morning Light

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Barbarams — Leave a comment

Tuesday morning was a reminder of the unique wonder of “morning light”.  It is just so clear, pure, sweet and warm with hints of promise for the rest of the day.  Usually, I close my eyes and meditate first thing,…

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