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The Dog Whisperer
Last night I dreamt our dog was Clint Eastwood. When I awoke, Argo’s nose was next to my ear – he’d been whispering to my dreams,...

M. Linda Graham
May 19, 20202 min read


CoronApocalypse, part II: Murder Hornets
Not lost – just searching The hummingbirds are returning. Their bright, iridescent sparkle delights our deck. They come with the tulips...

M. Linda Graham
May 5, 20204 min read


A Good Day to Hug a Tree
Hey! It's National Arbor Day! Enjoy 4min. of meditation under the Pines: https://youtu.be/40rrWjLrpk0 And while we're at it - this past...

M. Linda Graham
Apr 24, 20201 min read


Going to the Dogs
An homage: https://youtu.be/x35cUIG3fhw

M. Linda Graham
Apr 20, 20201 min read


Praying for a Pass
Nothing like a pandemic to bring the plague-ridden story of Passover into unexpected currency. I don’t know about you, but when I think...

M. Linda Graham
Apr 12, 20203 min read


A Walk in the Woods - something ate the breadcrumbs
“Into the woods--you have to grope, But that's the way you learn to cope. Into the woods to find there's hope Of getting through the...

M. Linda Graham
Apr 6, 20202 min read


BASIC BALLET BARN BARRE for the mature rider
April 5, 2020 Are you a Sequestered Equestrian in search of a workout that will complement your riding without damaging your ego? Check...

M. Linda Graham
Apr 5, 20202 min read


The First Thing We Do is Inhale: praying for a warrior on the coronavirus front
Most families have someone in the family -a sister-in-law, a cousin- who’s a healthcare provider. Most families have also been rocked...

M. Linda Graham
Mar 30, 20203 min read


"An Imagined Letter from Covid-19 to Humans" by William Scalia
"Stop. Just stop. It is no longer a request. It is a mandate. We will help you. We will bring the supersonic, high speed merry-go-round...

M. Linda Graham
Mar 28, 20202 min read


Katy Bar the Door- Time to Hunker Down
When I was around nine or ten, my family hosted a U of IL graduate student from Taiwan named Tommy Kuo. In addition to being a brilliant...

M. Linda Graham
Mar 21, 20202 min read


A New Normal
3/15/2020 “And what do you wish?' he said at last. 'That what should be shall be,' she answered” – Galadriel LOTR Last week we had...

M. Linda Graham
Mar 15, 20202 min read


He Never Let Me Fall
3/9/2020 Happy Daylights Saving time! And thanks for checking out the ”EveryDay Dances” weekly blog. Spring ahead = spring just around...

M. Linda Graham
Mar 9, 20202 min read


2/28/2020 R.D. #243 Dance 46 & I'm not there
Retirement Day #243: Another day defined by where I am not. Dance 46 opens tonight- back in the DeWitt (yes!). From Dance 10 to Dance 45...

M. Linda Graham
Feb 29, 20201 min read


Nephesh (Hebrew): sentience, soul, life - possessed by both humans and animals (thanks Pastor Beth!)
Nephesh

M. Linda Graham
Jan 26, 20200 min read


Bodies don't lie: trying to pretend my right hip didn't hurt; Josie kindly called BS. Wise horse.
Josie StarBucks Lesson #2:
Bodies don't lie; you can try to lie to yourself about what's happening with your body, but you can't lie to me.

M. Linda Graham
Jan 25, 20200 min read


It's all about the treats
It's all about the treats

M. Linda Graham
Jan 23, 20201 min read
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