The sun rose ripe and warm over the quiet town of Batavia, Illinois, tucking shadows into the pockets of morning. People opened their shutters and children ran out to play. Robins sang high in the trees as squirrels played beneath them. With a proud smile on his face, a father gently puts his daughter Emma [...]
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In the shy yellow sun there she has a straw hat, worth three times a true cowboy’s bravery. If she wears spurs she might laugh any stern horse into the most gallant gallop. * A horse would love such sweet feet and tender fingers, but she wasn’t made for equestrianism. She is a cowgirl, one [...]
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May 2011
Zow’s request is simple today. Bennett needs a Mama and Daddy! In this picture Bennett’s daddy is sleeping on the couch while Bennett sits in his Mama’s lap as they watch Curious George. George wants a magnifying glass and tries to make one, but Sparky breaks it so the Man in the Yellow Hat buys [...]
This morning sunlight, gentle on the leaves, yellow-green breathing with a slight bend in the breeze, sparrows singing, flutter of wings, chirping with a hop from branch to branch, cool air with a glimmer of mist, presence of Providence with the hum of earth, world waking with a billion blessings and more, the landscape, sky [...]
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May 2011
Here is Bennett sitting on his mama’s lap watching My Friend Rabbit on television. His big sister is watching Bennett instead of the tv. About the Artist: Stellaluna, age 6, likes flowers and dogs and cats and rabbits. She also likes horses, has a family and a Nana and Grandpa, and is looking forward to [...]
Brother Al, in his hood, is out in his field making love to his bees. From my room I can see him move through his hives the way people should move among people. The bees give him gold and the gold turns orange in the jars that he sells in a room near the door [...]
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May 2011
Here is a colorful picture of Bennett with his pet rabbit. Is this picture worth a $1.00 donation to Bennett’s adoption fund? About the Artist: Zow, age 4, lives with his family, likes dinosaurs – especially the T-rex, – and bubbles. Could you become a Reece’s Rainbow family? You’ll find many others marching through the journey [...]
Peacocks spread their wings Colors on feathers lure me, Transporting my soul. ____________________ Pat St. Pierre is both a freelance writer for adults and children and has had many publications of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Most recently her poetry book “Theater of Life” was published by Finishing Line Press and is available at Amazon.com. She [...]
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Here is a picture of Bennett teaching his baby sister to walk. It is winter time so they are both wearing warm clothes. About the Artist: Stellaluna, age 6, likes flowers and dogs and cats and rabbits. She also likes horses, has a family and a Nana and Grandpa, and is looking forward to her [...]
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Here is a picture of flying Bennett playing with his cat who says, “Ruff! Ruff!” The picture includes a mouse looking for cheese and Bennett’s parents wearing silly animal ears. Bennett says, “Quack! Quack!” About the Artist: Zow, age 4, lives with his family, likes dinosaurs – especially the T-rex, – and bubbles. Could you [...]
