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All tagged nature

Aug 17
Aug 17 Simply

Mary Ann Honaker

After I'd eaten breakfast, I went outside. It was cool, the sun earnest but dew still dampening the grass.

Apr 6
Apr 6 Mother Nature

Karen Crawford

The floor thrusts towards the ceiling. Walls splinter and pieces of plaster crumble around us.

Feb 16
Feb 16 Sycamore

MJ Christie

The tree surgeon inspects the trunk. He points to the outgrowths: troublesome.

Mar 1
Mar 1 Super Moon

Dawn Paul

Too bad people sit home with TV than go look at something real. My wife agrees, says they’ll see photos on the news instead. I don’t feel smarmy, just sad.

Aug 17 Aug 17 Simply

Apr 6 Apr 6 Mother Nature

Feb 16 Feb 16 Sycamore

Mar 1 Mar 1 Super Moon

Aug 17
Aug 17 Simply

Apr 6
Apr 6 Mother Nature

Feb 16
Feb 16 Sycamore

Mar 1
Mar 1 Super Moon