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yesterday we never saw daylight

Posted on Nov 20th, 2009 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

Yesterday was a day of never-ending dawn. West coast winter storms suck up light, leaving only the dreariest grays behind. High winds knocked out our power two evening in a row. Still there are many... More »

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A Gown Remembered

Posted on Nov 16th, 2009 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

I am not begrudging or complaining or martyring my efforts. Rather, it is a battle of sorts – a war with the second-hand as it sashays around the clock’s surface, indifferent to the multiplicity of... More »

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My personal Tips for new (and seasoned) Gaia members

Posted on Oct 20th, 2009 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

Recently, a delightful new Gaia member asked me for tips and advice on "how to have an effective and positive experience here." Now, there are various discussion threads around Gaia and there are our Gaia... More »

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Spice Pages & Best of the season!

Posted on Dec 5th, 2008 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

I am captured by the sight of star anise resting on top of whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods and whole cloves. Mulling Spice! I think of the gallon jug of mulled wine still under... More »

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Playing with gender roles

Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

            I am just finishing a rather small task that has taken me a year to settle in to completing. I am sewing a piece of screen into our window coverings for the upstairs windows.... More »

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shoulder season

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2007 by Terrill : Spirit of butterfly Terrill

  The shoulder season comes with soft light from a low-hung sun. It is restorative. I soak up what might be the last warmth before the rains come. I laugh a great belly laugh and... More »

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