January 23, 2020

Climbing the steps from the street to Karpen, I dodged a great shadow passing over my head. It was a juvenile redtail, all creamy white beneath. He perched on a branch, preening as I watched, so fierce and handsome. I accepted the blessing and let it linger in my heart all the day.

Student, told that she uses too many words, retorts, “I LIKE to use too many words.” Where do you go from there?