Carol A. Hand
I awake with thoughts of my grandson and an ache in my heart
to the sound of chainsaws buzzing, felling a neighbor’s trees
still I arise and find strength to play my part
Although sunny, it’s one of the heavier days
I breathe and listen deeply and hear my parakeets’ song
then I remember I can still sow kindness and love in many little ways
I can celebrate another Earth Day
by letting my grandson know I love him
and by repurposing salvage and old landfill in a healthier way
Washing boards salvaged from an old fence
Digging up buried asphalt and concrete that stifles growth
Removing old buckthorn tree stumps
Repurposing old materials to build retaining walls to prevent erosion
And building a movable stand for a grow light
Planting organic seeds
And celebrating the wonder of life in the first kale plant to emerge
Even in times of sadness it’s a moment by moment choice
to live in hopeless despair
or give love and new life a voice
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Good job, nice post👍👌
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Thank you for your kind words, Gama
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My pleasure👍
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YOU are an inspiration! WOW!
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Thank you, dear Trace. I love to try new things and experiment, excited to see what will work and what won’t…
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Carol, I know that is a load of work. A HUGE accomplishment. Congrats. And you make the earth happy!
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It is a humongous undertaking, Trace, but it’s a good balance after a winter of being stuck in a chair writing. 🙂 I’ll be sitting again soon enough when I begin editing in May. And speaking of accomplishments, congratulations to you for the publication of your newest book, “Stolen Generations”!
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Carol this is so beautifully written and so uplifting, I think you are a wonderful person. Thank you for coming in to my life. 💛
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Thank so much for your kind and lovely comments, Nelly. I am in awe of your strength and kindness.
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Boy, if your grandson is anything like you, you know that he is going to overcome this current challenge with grit and determination! Praying for him, and that he will get the proper treatments. Today someone sent me this link to a TEDxSF lecture, about living in the moment, with beautiful photography. I think it ties in beautifully with your outlook: https://youtu.be/gXDMoiEkyuQ and I hope it brings you a blessing to your day! 🙂
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Thank you so much for such kind and lovely comments, Hildegard, and for sharing such a profoundly beautiful video. I love Louie Schwartzberg’s work – it never fails to bring tears of awe and gratitude for the wonders of life. ❤
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I echo the above comments, Carol!
You, your grandson and family are on our minds and hearts!
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Dave ❤
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Absolutely beautiful.
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I thought of you and your lovely, labor-intensive gardens as I was adding photos, Maria. Thank you for your kind words 🙂
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Beautiful Carol!! Thanks for sharing this!!
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It’s a pleasure to hear from you, Hector. Thank you for your lovely comments 🙂
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Thank you Carol! And the pleasure is all mine!!
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I’m glad you chose to “give love and new life a voice”. Thank you. Wishing you well.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Margaret. Wishing you well, also. 🙂
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There is joy is every nook and cranny. We can simply be open to its abundance and revel in it. Nice post, Carol.
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Thank you for sharing important insights and for your thoughtful comments, Eric.
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Every single effort matters, Carol. They add up. A wonderful conscious way to spend Earth Day.
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Thank you, Diana. I appreciate your lovely comments.
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You celebrated Earth Day in the manner that is the most meaningful. You are, as always, an example to everyone.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Bernadette. You are also an example for everyone with your focus on crucial issues – diversity, women, and aging to name a few.
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Beautiful, Carol!
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Thank you for your kind words, Buster 🙂
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sorry to hear of his condition
& the sadness it brings, Carol!
may the miracle of insulin & other medicines
keep him healthy & happy.
my nephew, diagnosed with type 1 when 12
has been under control & well for the last 12 years.
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Thank you for your kindness and for sharing a little about your nephew’s experiences, David. I’m deeply grateful to you ❤
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Chi miigwetch, Carol. I wish you a fruitful summer with many blessings.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and blessings, Bob. I send my best wishes to you. ❤
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Thanks for such a beautiful post,, touched
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Hilpoet ❤
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You welcome
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