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Julie Dee's avatar

I only discovered her a couple of years ago but some of her stuff is so poignant . Thanks for the reminder.

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Graciewilde's avatar

I was jsut re-reading this poem the other day. Mary Olive is wonderful (and my birthday twin - same month/day , different year). I appreciate how she reminds us so often of our humanity.

Like many people, I turn to nature for solace. If time permits it, I take myself over to the Pacific Ocean (20 minutes by car) or avail myself of one of the local hiking trails. If time does not permit that luxury, I find a place to just sit and breathe in the outdoors. Could be my back deck or a local park bench . Or, possibly I get on my bicycle and ride one of the trails close to home. Even if that is only a half hour ride, being outside like that never fails to calm me. Thanks for posting.

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