Author Archives: Shirley

continuous practice

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Shirley

I spent four nights at the Upaya Zen Center* in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at a workshop with Natalie Goldberg and Wendy Johnson: Sit, Walk, Write. It was a nice antidote to driving, and to being on my own, too. … Continue reading →

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road impressions

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Shirley

Too far, is what I felt, when I looked at the map, trying to figure out the next leg of my journey as I left Florida. I had a great time on Sanibel Island, almost entirely because of the company. … Continue reading →

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southern roads, taking me away from home

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Shirley

When you decide to drive all over the countryside, roads tend to run together (pun sort of intended) and you (me) can start to forget pretty fast just where you might have seen something. It helps that my camera dates … Continue reading →

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roaming now

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Shirley

Maybe it’s a function of the age I am, but time certainly does pass quickly. I hope I get some balance before too long between that (time) and my intentions and goals. Because I do have some, and time sure … Continue reading →

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