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Winter Reading

Yes, I know I've posted this before; I'm posting it again because it's today's featured photo at New West Network! It's also one of my favorites.

Have some time on your hands? I recommend the Carnival of the Feminists V, at scribblingwoman ~ this should keep you well occupied for quite awhile.

Then, for an uplifting holiday story, go to Body and Soul. I had planned to post a note about donating today, but this is -- unsurprisingly -- no longer necessary. But you might want to contribute anyway, or donate for goodies, or just tell her that you value her work.

Finally, go visit Echidne. Just because a little balance is always good at this time of year.

Winter Monday

A waft of garlic seeps
into this sunroom from
my neighbor's kitchen.
Chickadees and nuthatches
flit up and down

up and down from the limbs
of the lilac tree. Sun spots
dingy snow. The budgies
watch from their cage
without longing.