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Finding Peace

Posted on October 8, 2021 by JANET L BARKER

Don’t expect great writing. Don’t expect interesting character development and twists and turns. It’s just me. My laptop, my 2001 VW Eurovan Camper, the trees, the Pacific Ocean, the squawking jays, the stained blue sky, the chiffon ribbon breeze, a chilled glass of chardonnay,… Continue Reading “Finding Peace”

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life is like a box of chocolates . . .

Posted on July 9, 2021 by JANET L BARKER

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Jumble, jumble, jumble. Mumble, mumble, errr, errr…wipe the slate clean…wait, I can’t, not now, stay put, be patient, “You may not realize it now, but the Universe is unfolding as it should,” reads a sign tucked in the lemon tree in northwest corner of… Continue Reading “life is like a box of chocolates . . .”

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in one week

Posted on January 23, 2021 by JANET L BARKER

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I’m gonna be vague. I might be specific. I’m eating steel cut oatmeal on a rainy Saturday morning with my grandson, two pups and ex-husband. The veggie sausages are sizzling and my coffee needs re-freshing. None of this matters and yet everything matters. It’s… Continue Reading “in one week”

Category: UncategorizedTags: #cancer, #education, #friendship, #grandparents, #lifeizgood, #love, #loveeverymoment, #retirement, #teaching

goodwill hunting

Posted on July 27, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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Monday’s are da bomb, don’t you think? Gotta crank it up. Gotta get focused. Seize control. Remember “The Why?” Embrace hope and Annie’s, “The sun will come up, tomorrow” philosophy. Check this out–you WILL smile! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w3M_Hsobt4 Look for the moments in Nature, humanity, that… Continue Reading “goodwill hunting”

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FIZZY DRINKS AND FRENCH BREAD

Posted on July 10, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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Sweet, sweet summer. Not the same as the last. But sweet. Not working wardrobe-pajamas, but hanging out and gardening pjs. Purposeful, summer-tossed bleached hair. Nonchalant late teeth-brushing. Patience of a naturalist’s eagerness to identify squirrel A (big Mama) from wiry squirrel B (Terrorizing Ted).… Continue Reading “FIZZY DRINKS AND FRENCH BREAD”

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School’s out for summer

Posted on June 13, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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Living in a cloud. Neither here nor there. Yes or no? Travel plans? Maybe not. Hustle and bustle. I make my own calamity. Engage? Alone? I have to change. It doesn’t feel like school’s out. Today is my first Saturday post the 2019-20 anti-climatic… Continue Reading “School’s out for summer”

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What will I do? How can i help?

Posted on June 10, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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I get all wrapped up. In teaching. In the News of the Day. In projects around the house. In family. In “What will I do?” and “How can I help?” In I want to solve The Problem. I want to make everything right. I… Continue Reading “What will I do? How can i help?”

Category: UncategorizedTags: #beatles, #boissetwine, #education, #garden, #grandparents, #love, #loveeverymoment, #teachers, #winecountrycraftsman

A week in the garden

Posted on May 25, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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It’s quieter here. Not as many fences to hold up my days. I get up early, yet still can’t seem to get it all done. My morning walks have been exchanged for “grading” and providing students with extensive feedback that they probably aren’t paying… Continue Reading “A week in the garden”

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The Knotted Heart

Posted on May 16, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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First, it’s my birthday. I’ve been on Planet Earth 64 years. I’m in the age bracket that some people think is OK if I die from Covid19. “You’ve lived your life,” they say, “let us live ours.” Yes, it is true I’ve lived more… Continue Reading “The Knotted Heart”

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Saturday Before Sunday

Posted on May 9, 2020 by JANET L BARKER

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Be in the present moment. That’s what I am learning. Becoming. Cherish the gift of now.

Category: UncategorizedTags: #boissetwines, #coronavirus19, #findyourpassion, #findyourpurpose, #grandchildren, #grandparents, #hope, #loveeverymoment, #lvewines, #motherday, #nyc, teacher

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