A Gathering of Spirits

A Gathering of Spirits

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In The Shape of A Heart

In The Shape of A Heart

Letting The Water Settle

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There is an extraordinary beech tree in the woods near my home. It is located on a hill that leads down to a meandering creek. Most often I encounter the tree by chance when I am just wandering along the deer trails or heading toward or returning from a visit to the creek. But consistently, when I go looking for this tree, I don’t tend to find it. …

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