Flower of a Different Gem

Making Mud Pies

"Let's watch to see what he does next," said angel one to angel two"Do you think he'll do any more than he's already done?" Asked angel two."He has put up the stars and made the oceans and he's got the earth going pretty thoroughly - lots of birds and things in the...

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I’m for Cleavers

We occasionally find new weeds on our block because it was once a cow paddock and then a horse paddock that had been grazed but not gardened. Weeds simply did not have an opportunity to develop to the full because they were kept in check by being eaten down.Some of...

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The Storm Tree

Somehow, the terrain and our buildings created a wind tunnel down one side of our house. When the winter winds blew down from the hills way off in the distance, they destroyed everything we put out on the verandah.One particular wind storm was so fierce it completely...

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Seed-Eaters

We are visited by lots of wild birds and they come in various colours, shapes and sizes.There are several varieties of parrot and they are a palette of gorgeous colour. By contrast, on the black and white side, are gregarious magpies, playful black and white wagtails...

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The Right Light

Decades ago I received two very pretty, oval shaped, pink stones that had fallen from a piece of costume jewelry. I have no idea what they are made of but probably just coloured glass. They could be worth zillions or not worth anything but to me they are priceless...

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Read the Map

We were well prepared for our journey. We started with a decision and a commitment and added traveling essentials like sunglasses and wallet, fuel in the tank, and made very sure we had a road map.All went well, the unfamiliar road was good, traffic was moderate and...

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Memorable Memorial

Have you ever felt you were invisible? Perhaps you have sometimes felt you were so insignificant nobody knew you even existed?I have a garden shrub like that. It is weak and spindly and it leans on the trees growing around it for support. It weaves its way up through...

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Elizabeth Price

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