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Promise of Pleasure

Posted on 07/03/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

At a distance, yells the mysterious creature –– We’re tired and dozyWill you keep it down!What’s with the moaning?Gloating won’t winIt’s been a long...

Project Finding Beauty

After the Rain

Posted on 05/15/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

after the rainleaves spring forthand cadence of my inner speechchanges to match the moodof a cheery finch PS. You must have noticed my extra slow reading pace (...

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Hiking is My Faith

Posted on 07/19/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Someone recently asked what does my Instagram bio, Hiking is my faith, and I’m its devotee, mean. So, this week I decided to share why hiking is good for my sou...

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PROJECT FINDING BEAUTY: "Some old-fashioned things PROJECT FINDING BEAUTY: "Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat." –Laura Ingalls Wilder

Spring is reluctant with not much bloom in sight. Yet a peaceful walk first thing in the morning sets me up for a good day. 🙏🏾💚

How is the season advancing on your side? 😘

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light
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