Such Beauty That Surrounds Us Every Day

I feel blessed to live in a state where rivers and mountains meet,

View over the New River near Brooks, WV

where the green-ness needs to be seen to be believed,

where evenings can be so quiet and filled with space to reflect and renew,

On Brooks Mountain

and where I have the opportunity to share my love of stories and creativity with many willing hands.

Making birdfeeders at Migration Celebration

West Virginia has its share of problems, but it has far more good that outweighs all the negatives. Which is why I have been so happy to call this place home for over 40 years.

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On a Friend's Porch

Somewhere in southern West Virginia there is a log house, with a wood porch

that has flowers, a swing and comfy chairs

and a view over the greening mountains to where the spring sun is slowly setting.

You can sit and watch and listen to the birds, to the thunder of Sandstone Falls on the river below, and to the far-off hoot of a train whistle.

If you're lucky, you might be joined by a tiny thirsty fellow,

and together you can watch the sun disappear behind the hills. 

If you're really lucky,

you might also be joined by the sweet music of a mountain dulcimer, 

played gently and quietly to end the day.

With many thanks to Ron, Wendy, Sam and all for one of the most relaxing few hours 

a person could want.

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