Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Latest in Home Fashion for Goats…

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

All goats should have their own igloo.

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Textures

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I love this photo. It was taken during the snow on December 26th, 2010. The way the different textures spring out in the visual field makes my eyes smile. Pine bark, icy water, wind-flayed water, blank, white snow, a globby … Continue reading →

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Cush

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

It seems that dh and I may have reached the point in our lives where things are just too cushy. He works too hard. I’m too withdrawn, making every effort to avoid conflict with family, with spectators, with whoever. This … Continue reading →

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Snow and Water

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert
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A Christmas Carol

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I’ve spent the day seeing ghosts. Not ghosts of people I know or the ghosts in my memory but people who are just out of the corner of my vision. I’m not accustomed to them being there, appearing, the man … Continue reading →

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Brumous

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Shelter

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My Own Deeper Real

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I think I’ve forgotten who I am. Once I enjoyed Saturday trail rides, parades at Christmastime, the Oyster Bowl, Azalea Festival, grooming my mount, dressing up like an elf or rodeo queen. My entire life now is about taking care. … Continue reading →

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