Monthly Archives: August 2014

Late Summer

Posted on August 27, 2014 by fragmentsandthoughts

27 Aug 14 The goldenrod sways in the late August breeze like a metronome. The wind rustled leaves sound like moving water. Elvis eats some tall grass by the patio’s ceramic planter while Ava roams the backyard, her grizzled nose … Continue reading →

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Summer Grackles

Posted on August 9, 2014 by fragmentsandthoughts

9 Aug 14 The grackle’s wing shines a burnished gold, sunlit feathers captured at the bird-feeder. Another’s head is ragged, a late summer molt transforms him from sleek to a mini turkey vulture. #smallstones #noticing #NiagaraFalls

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August Awake – Small Stone Challenge

Posted on August 3, 2014 by fragmentsandthoughts

August small stones noticing 31 July 2014 Storm clouds weighted gray on the southern horizon, a vapor mountain of collected rain. The sun still shines in contrast, highlights the stillness in the leaves. Purple black grackles swarm the feeder, scatter … Continue reading →

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