Category Archives: nature

My Morning Seduction

Posted on August 2, 2016 by inmycorner

It was the “edge” of the heat, It was the “cusp” of the morning So close fall is at hand – It excites me and saddens me all at once. My morning walk felt foreign – something in the air … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, personal story, Poetry, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

The Spring Peepers

Posted on May 7, 2016 by inmycorner

I had my window open full last night and through the window traveled so many wonderful smells, sights, and sounds. The cool breeze was timely as I have begun to have some night hot-flashes by the hand of chemo. The … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, nature, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Snow Dog

Posted on January 17, 2016 by inmycorner

It was one of the heaviest snowfalls of the season when Jazz and I went for a walk. Oh, to have the joy and energy of that dog! She leaped and bounded, sniffed and scurried. And in the end – … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, adventure, nature, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Snow Day!

Posted on January 11, 2016 by inmycorner

“Drive carefully, Kevin” I wished my husband as he set off on the treacherously icy and snow-covered roads this morning. He had already been up – quite early – to blow the snow from a series of drive-ways on our … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, family, nature | 7 Comments

I refuse!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by inmycorner

I alone, with leaf do stand Against the wind on cold, barren land Ablaze against a cold dull sky I shield myself – refuse to die I have the want, the will, the way I will not let go – … Continue reading →

Posted in nature | Tagged autumn, cold, maple tree, weather | 1 Comment

Into the night

Posted on October 19, 2015 by inmycorner

It was dark this morning. The kind of dark that wraps itself around you enough that you don’t want to get out of bed because you think it must still be midnight. The kind of dark that whispers “stay in … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, cancer, exercise, journal, life, nature, peace, ponds | Tagged appreciation, attitude, beauty, blessings, Canada, cancer, comfort | 7 Comments

Just Around the Corner

Posted on September 15, 2015 by inmycorner

I walk without trepidation. I am flanked on either side by bull-rushes that have shot up tall over the railings during the summer. They are tired – it’s been a long season. What lays on the other side of those … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, faith, hope, inspiration, life, nature | Tagged attitude, breathe, courage, enlightenment, faith, hope, life, lungs, nature, plants, shadows, skin, sunlight, walks | 6 Comments

Don’t blink!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by inmycorner

I woke up feeling anxious this morning. I’m not sure why. I looked outside for clues – but the only thing I saw were the leaves on the trees. And then I saw the leaves on the trees. Yup. There … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, family, life, nature, non-fiction, reflection | Tagged anxiety, cancer, change, children, emotions;, weather | 16 Comments

And so am I

Posted on May 6, 2015 by inmycorner

Haze Days This is my favorite time of the year. It only lasts for a few days and then it is gone for another full year. If you blinked, it would be over. My cousin, Jan, referred to it as … Continue reading →

Posted in inspriation, journal, nature, personal diary, prose | Tagged birds, bull-rushes, cancer, frogs, green, hope, inspiration, leaves, nature, new growth, promise, seasons, spring, trees, walk | 12 Comments

Wait to wake

Posted on May 1, 2015 by inmycorner

Everything is still. Everything is calm. Everything is quiet. The world waits to wake up. I’m tired. But, that’s okay. Today – I can rest. Even the birds are quiet. The clouds have blanketed the sun from birds’ views and … Continue reading →