Pieces I am currently working on.
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Pieces I am currently working on.
Little surprises can make any day better. Read about a couple of little surprises that made my already incredible day even better:
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#standrewsstatepark #beaches #shells #shellisland #surprises
#travelog #blog #forest #adventure #birthdaycelebration
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#standrewsstatepark #beaches #shells #shellisland #surprises
#travelog #blog #forest #adventure #birthdaycelebration
Little Surprises
Pristine white sand beaches, wandering through the woods around Gator Lake, spending time with my grandson. All special moments.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Little surprises can make any day better. Read about a couple of little surprises that made my already incredible day even better:
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#standrewsstatepark #beaches #shells #shellisland #surprises
#travelog #blog #forest #adventure #birthdaycelebration
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#standrewsstatepark #beaches #shells #shellisland #surprises
#travelog #blog #forest #adventure #birthdaycelebration
My parents wedding anniversary was Oct. 30, and I still miss them both. I posted two poems written a while ago about them. One is about the complexity of a relationship with someone in hospice (mom): naturescanvas.org/poem/how-are...
and the other is about my dad: naturescanvas.org/poem/a-hug-f...
and the other is about my dad: naturescanvas.org/poem/a-hug-f...
Nature's Canvas
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November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My parents wedding anniversary was Oct. 30, and I still miss them both. I posted two poems written a while ago about them. One is about the complexity of a relationship with someone in hospice (mom): naturescanvas.org/poem/how-are...
and the other is about my dad: naturescanvas.org/poem/a-hug-f...
and the other is about my dad: naturescanvas.org/poem/a-hug-f...
What activity calms you and feeds your soul? Check out my latest blog to find mine:
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#travelvlog #naturelovers #nature #outside #calming #forest #garden #botanicalgardens #sinkhole
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#travelvlog #naturelovers #nature #outside #calming #forest #garden #botanicalgardens #sinkhole
Outdoor Adventures
Being outside, especially in the woods, is food for my soul. I recently spent a couple of days checking out gardens and a preserve near Gainseville, FL.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What activity calms you and feeds your soul? Check out my latest blog to find mine:
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#travelvlog #naturelovers #nature #outside #calming #forest #garden #botanicalgardens #sinkhole
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#travelvlog #naturelovers #nature #outside #calming #forest #garden #botanicalgardens #sinkhole
It's amazing how a certain smell or scent can transport us to a different place and time. A poem I wrote talks about smells that transport me to a place of comfort. Please check it out:
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Spring and Summer Smells
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October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's amazing how a certain smell or scent can transport us to a different place and time. A poem I wrote talks about smells that transport me to a place of comfort. Please check it out:
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History, architecture, being outside... Who could want for more?! Take a look at my adventure to St. Augustine:
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A Visit to St. Augustine, Florida
A visit to St. Augustine, Florida, is the opportunity to bask in the history of the oldest European-established city in North America.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
History, architecture, being outside... Who could want for more?! Take a look at my adventure to St. Augustine:
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Turtles have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. My visit to the Turtle Hospital at Marathon Key, FL fave me the chance to be near sea turtles. I wrote about the hospital, and posted a couple of photos of the beautiful creatures. Please check it out:
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Amazing Sea Turtles
The Turtle Hospital at Marathon Key, FL, does amazing work with sea turtles. Five of the 7 living sea turtle species in the world live around Florida.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Turtles have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. My visit to the Turtle Hospital at Marathon Key, FL fave me the chance to be near sea turtles. I wrote about the hospital, and posted a couple of photos of the beautiful creatures. Please check it out:
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I have had some fun excursions lately! One adventure was visiting the Dry Tortugas National Park where we spent the day investigating Fort Jefferson, located on Garden Key. Click the link below to read all about it!
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Visiting Fort Jefferson on Garden Ken in the Dry Tortugas National Park is worth the 2.5-hour ferry ride! It is a fascinating look at history!
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September 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I have had some fun excursions lately! One adventure was visiting the Dry Tortugas National Park where we spent the day investigating Fort Jefferson, located on Garden Key. Click the link below to read all about it!
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Today I posted an ekphrastic poem I wrote and the image that inspired it on my website. Please take a look:
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In Celebration of Earth’s Resilience
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September 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today I posted an ekphrastic poem I wrote and the image that inspired it on my website. Please take a look:
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I have been having fun playing with clay! Please check out the before and after!
#pottery #potterystudio #potterylife #SkillDevelopment #glazing #playwithclay
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#pottery #potterystudio #potterylife #SkillDevelopment #glazing #playwithclay
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Pottery Play in North Carolina
A poet and a potter, I am continuing to work on my skills in both. Check out my recent pottery.
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September 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I have been having fun playing with clay! Please check out the before and after!
#pottery #potterystudio #potterylife #SkillDevelopment #glazing #playwithclay
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#pottery #potterystudio #potterylife #SkillDevelopment #glazing #playwithclay
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Pottery I am working on. Glazing takes place next week.
September 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Pottery I am working on. Glazing takes place next week.
Have you ever had one of those birthday weekends that seemed just right?
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Birthday Weekend Outdoor Adventure!
Outdoor adventures on my birthday weekend. Hike in the woods, ghost trees, crabs, Venus fly traps, pitcher plants
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September 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Have you ever had one of those birthday weekends that seemed just right?
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I have rode in the Great Cycle Challenge for several years to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I believe kids should be living life instead of fighting for it. I'm not able to ride this year, but here is the link for my team if I were: greatcyclechallenge.com/teams/United...
Help United Across States Fight Kids' Cancer!
United Across States is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge this September to fight kids' cancer! Please sponsor the team and show your support to help these kids beat this terrible disease. CLICK to ...
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September 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I have rode in the Great Cycle Challenge for several years to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I believe kids should be living life instead of fighting for it. I'm not able to ride this year, but here is the link for my team if I were: greatcyclechallenge.com/teams/United...
Check out this poem!
My favorite part:
"our backs curved carefully over the
over the question
of what will live
and thrive"
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My favorite part:
"our backs curved carefully over the
over the question
of what will live
and thrive"
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A Poem by Sarah Hirsch
This poem is from the chapbook Thrive by Sarah Hirsch (Finishing Line Press), and can be found at Sarah Hirsch is a painter, writer, and teacher. She lives by the sea in Rhode Island with her …
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August 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Check out this poem!
My favorite part:
"our backs curved carefully over the
over the question
of what will live
and thrive"
paddockreview.com/2025/08/25/a...
My favorite part:
"our backs curved carefully over the
over the question
of what will live
and thrive"
paddockreview.com/2025/08/25/a...
Finishing Line Press, www.finishinglinepress.com the small press that published my book "Life Seasons" naturescanvas.org/writing/life... , is featured in the the Small Press Points section of the September issue of "Poets & Writers Magazine"!
#poetry #book #magazine #publishing #publisher #Poems
#poetry #book #magazine #publishing #publisher #Poems
Life Seasons
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August 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Finishing Line Press, www.finishinglinepress.com the small press that published my book "Life Seasons" naturescanvas.org/writing/life... , is featured in the the Small Press Points section of the September issue of "Poets & Writers Magazine"!
#poetry #book #magazine #publishing #publisher #Poems
#poetry #book #magazine #publishing #publisher #Poems
Having fun with family in North Carolina:
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Wilmington, North Carolina
Spending time with family in Wilmington, NC. Blog about the privilege of being here.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Having fun with family in North Carolina:
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Family reunions and cribbage tournaments! Check it out:
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Family Reunion
Johnson family reunions are held annually, which include a cribbage tournament.
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August 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Family reunions and cribbage tournaments! Check it out:
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Below is some of my recent pottery.
August 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Below is some of my recent pottery.
Life is exploding with change! Check out my latest blog post on my website:
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Bike Ride – The Adventure Begins
An 80-mile bike ride in the Black Hills of South Dakota begins my adventure.
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August 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Life is exploding with change! Check out my latest blog post on my website:
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I have been MIA lately because of life changes. I'll be back in the swing soon!
June 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I have been MIA lately because of life changes. I'll be back in the swing soon!
Some of my work in process.
June 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some of my work in process.
