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Snow Moon

Outside my window, the night has fallen softly on this first day of the Celtic spring.  Although still naked, the trees across the street have lost some of their winter gauntness and you can just about make out the small … Continue reading

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Odds & Ends: The Generosity of Animals

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a grey wolf ran up to him.  “What is the matter, Tzarevitch Ivan?” asked the wolf.  “Why so downhearted?” “Grey wolf, I have lost my trusted steed.” “It is I who ate your steed… And now … Continue reading

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An Apology for the Grey Squirrel

“Tree rats”, “rats with bushy tails”, “pests’, “vermin”.   First of all, what is wrong with rats? I can feel my question sending ripples of disgust among you.  “Eek!”, “Yuck!” Your lips are twisted in revulsion.  Rats are dirty – you … Continue reading

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