Author Archives: Monica

Academy Makes Magical Choice

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Monica

Bob (Nobel Laureate for Literature) Dylan Words weave their magic soft voice of power spins spell Dylan wins Nobel  New York Times article on Dylan’s Nobel win some of Dylan’s influences

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East Side Views – Heart Lake

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Monica
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Backpacking at Heart Lake in Yellowstone

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Monica

This summer we spent 4 days, 3 nights backpacking at Heart Lake in Yellowstone.  We have been to Heart Lake before on day hikes.  But it’s a long way in – more than 8 miles to the lake itself – … Continue reading →

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Narcissists’ Theme Song

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Monica

Narcissists can’t unite; but if they could, their theme song might be “It Has to Be Me”, sung to the tune of “It Had to Be You”, by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn.  Here are the updated lyrics and two … Continue reading →

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Flycatcher Green

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Monica

FLYCATCHER GREEN Welcome whistler better than sticky paper cheeps from nearby tree

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Bluebird Blue

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Monica

SURELY BLUE Strong but soft rich but subdued quietly sure not cobalt not royal not baby but bluebird deeply serene cerulean blue

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Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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A River’s Season

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Monica

A River’s Season To every thing there is a season. For a river, there is a time to build, and a time to cut away a time to slow down, and a time to speed up a time to sparkle, … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Wild Heart/Earth Day 2016

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Monica

On their return trip to Earth from the Moon, the Apollo 11 astronauts photographed Earth as a crescent.  NASA original image data dated on or about July 20, 1969Vegetation as seen by Suomi NPP Satellite/credit NASA/NOAA Images crafted from a year’s worth … Continue reading →

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Sense of Place: New Jersey

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Monica

Jersey Girl Leaves Home Oak trees dense tall tops so high she must lie on the ground to see them shade the broad expanse of lawn and grace her daily life Sense of place so strong, breaking it is a … Continue reading →

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