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What Would Your Rock Say?

Imagine if we spoke about the loss of a limb the way we talk about the death of a loved one. “She’s in a better place.” “He’s not suffering anymore.” “She’s at peace.” “At least you had the chance to say goodbye.” “What a life well-lived!” Or my personal favorite: “Hold onto the good memories.”… Continue reading What Would Your Rock Say?

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Painting Words

Life is hard. Rocks are hard. Art is hard. I am not an artist. Give me ink; I’ll write you a poem. There will be no illustrations. Promise. I love art. I love the element of capturing a moment and expressing something true with colors, shapes, and textures. I just can’t do it. I need… Continue reading Painting Words

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The Other Side of the Stone

Life can feel like stone. Circumstances can feel unchangeable. No matter how we long for things to be different, sometimes they refuse. In our attempts to stand firm against these stones, life can break us down and erode us over time like the Great Lakes shoreline. But maybe the very thing that breaks us down… Continue reading The Other Side of the Stone

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Impossible Stones

Stones can be problematic. It's no secret. Here are just a few examples of how stones can cause trouble: Toe stubbing Tripping Landscaping issues Scrapes if you fall on them/break skin Hard to garden – plants have to work around them for nutrients and growth Easily mistaken for potatoes in a mound of dirt Get… Continue reading Impossible Stones