Can You Hear the Birds Sing?

Linda Marsanico

“And your bird can sing” The BEATLES Pascal Rey Photographies It was 80 degrees at 8 a.m. when I walked out of the air-conditioned gym. My first reaction, almost imperceptible, was to brace myself against the heat. Something came over me to suggest another response: I could accept the temperature rather than physically and emotionally…

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Are You Headed for The Kitchen?

Linda Marsanico

FRUIT SALAD by Paul Saad https://www.flickr.com/photos/Kartaba/32923446374 When I’m feeling afraid, the act of changing fear into love is a major challenge. Letting the fear go (it feels so compelling) to make space for love tests my mettle at many levels! Changing fear into love creates a miracle (Marianne Williamson citing “A Course in Miracles”). I…

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The Rock Gatherer

Linda Marsanico

Porlock Weir by Ravages https://www.flickr.com/photos/ravages/39846265571 I’ve known Charlie for 8 years. A beloved member of our clan, he’s gentle, kind, curious and aware: A most wonderful companion. He shares his time between homes in Manhattan, upstate New York, and Lancaster, PA, with my sister and her husband. Ever since he was young, Charlie has collected…

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Do You Know June?

Linda Marsanico

26 June 2010 by Keeps https://www.flickr.com/photos/isg-online/4736193488 I once met a woman named June. Oh! To be named after this beautiful month, which begins in spring and slides into summer. This is the season that gives us sunny skies and usually, warm, temperate days. We celebrate graduations, Father’s Day, religious ceremonies. People take pictures in luscious…

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