Photography
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Feast of the Epiphany
On Epiphany, an epiphany would be welcomed. I can't count on it, of course, or create it. (Such is not the nature of epiphanies.) But I can invite it: "Today (on Epiphany)," I say aloud, "Please, if you don't mind,… Continue reading
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Self-Doubt/Self-Care
When I struggle with self-doubt, the appropriate response is self-care. I can defer the doubt with the promise of self-appraisal later, when the doubt has subsided (which it always does) and any self-appraisal, therefore, can be clearer, cleaner. How to… Continue reading
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Another Day of Healing
That day–a busy one, as healing ministries go–a leper, two crippled gals and several menfolk born blind(three at least–some days he lost count). And, when the disciples weren't looking,the mangled wing of a dun-colored bird,the runny, infected eye of a… Continue reading
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The Juiciest Berries
For all our strivingthe juiciest berriesremain unpicked. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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At the Museum
"They have so many rooms over here,"a little girl observes to her father. Yes, they do, young one.So many rooms,and so big,and filled with so many wonders. You've seen bone-built dinosaursand birds three times your size,a grizzly with knives for… Continue reading
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Happy Year That Is New
New year; new design. I began blogging on August 31, 2009, with the hope of posting both text and a photo every day. So far, I've accomplished that, and I'm grateful. It's been four months of sacred play. I'm grateful that… Continue reading
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The Soul’s Raptus
this is a vision of the spirit's transport of the soul's raptus snatched up blown over pushed through to that solitude just beyond reach one aha past the present one dream deeper into night where i am bleached transparent borderless (all lands and none) intended unreflected so close, so… Continue reading
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It’s Still Christmas!
It's still Christmas…the 6th day, to be exact. I don't want to lose the Christmas spirit. I like the feelings of generosity, warmth, wonder and goodwill I've welcomed all December. And I find, after the actual day itself, that in… Continue reading
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An Unfinished Life
"Each of us leaves an unfinished life," says poet Mary Oliver. It is possible not to? Is it possible to live so fully, so richly, so completely that you exit exhaling, "That's it, then, once this mug goes back in… Continue reading
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Wise Ones
After Christmas,a bit late,but nonetheless well-intentioned,three wise ones wander west,toward the star. Better late than never,plus great after-Christmas sales: All Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh50% Off! Text and image © 2010 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading