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Two Things
I have always been dedicated. Years and years ago I was dedicated to becoming a damn fine teacher, studying and reading as much as I could. Then I taught with some of the most skilled people, in all kinds of fabulous places. I learned to help kids become the best versions of themselves. Somewhere along…
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Happy Mother’s Day
To all moms everywhere, this day is for you. A special day to celebrate all that you do. The shopping, cooking, working day through, Nobody does as much as you. We count on your time, your energy, and health. the running and worrying are immeasurably felt. Our recognition, wonder, and love are all there, I…
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The Leaves are Greening
Depending on where you are and your view of the natural world, you might have noticed the changing leaves. Here where I live the leaves are popping out wearing new growth green. In other places they are changing to brown, yellows and reds, falling from the trees getting things ready for winter. No matter where…
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A Different Kind
Differences are highlighted in my stories, differences in humans and differences in dragons. I focus on one couple at a time and show how two people share their differences and become stronger. Being different is not wrong. That is a strong message, one I had to learn in my own life many different times. Not…
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Identity
Who fits into the Combined Territory? It is not like a country, where everyone born within the border is now magically a citizen. A clan, according to dragon tradition, is chosen by the territory dragon, but individuals also choose to stay. Those become clan members, loyal to the territory, clan, and of course the territory…
Read MoreQuick Action
One of the benefits of a Territory Dragon is his or her ability to take quick action to deliver justice. Even with a Rule Keeper, and Grabon and Heron believe every territory should have one, justice is still fast and in many cases permanent. They are waiting for Grabon’s Rule Keeper to arrive in the…
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Grabon’s Past
When Grabon was a youngster we know that he was very fond of his mother, who was not valued by the clan because she was not clever witted and quick to spin a tale. Instead, she was far more straight forward. Her mate, Grabon’s sire, was the clan historian, busy all the time, valued by…
Read MoreLife is Life
Too many times I have heard people ranking the lives of others in terms of importance and value. Let me throw a monkey wrench in that reasoning. There is no way to know the future, there are no guarantees, and no promises. A child’s life is no more valuable than a grandmother’s and a mother…
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Anxiety
Dragons and humans all experience anxiety over making decisions, consequences, the future, and assorted challenges they face. Dragons shift their feet, clenching their 2 opposable toes and the forward ones. They click their talons or nails, they make noises to show their discomfort with a circumstance or activity, even a topic under discussion. Humans have…
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Mammal Dragons?
Do they have hair on their heads? What about their bodies? They have arms and wings? They give live birth? What manner of dragons are these? Yes, my dragons in the NewEarth Series are not really dragons like the mythological creatures of Old Earth. Yet they fly, have tails, large wings, and caste an impressive…
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Happy Spring
While not everyone experiences the same seasons, the same holidays or the same weather, where I live spring is just beginning. Some eager beavers are clearing the ground. It is still dipping below freezing at night, so I am waiting until it stays above. I have seeds started and more waiting to find dirt outside.…
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Doing Right
I always have at least one character who tries desperately to do the right thing. Now in a non fiction world we know that knowing what thing is right can get pretty murky. What is right for Joe is not always right for Sammy. Such is the way life goes for humans in our reality.…
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