Nancy Blackmon

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Plop keeps her firmly in present

There are experiences; things that happen spontaneously, that bring your attention smack into the present moment. You don’t have to think about it or try ... Read more

It’s purple fuzzy sock weather

What is up with this weather? As I sit writing these words, my heater is running. It is the first week in May and I’m ... Read more

Shy ‘Possum’ changed on stage

Country was not on my list of preferred music when I helped promote the concert. In fact, I knew little, other than the recognizable name, ... Read more

Primal urge to plant in spring

What is it about the arrival of spring that makes me want to plant things? Well, maybe “want” is not a strong enough word. What ... Read more

Practice peace in small ways

Violent acts designed to injure, to kill and to frighten innocent people make no sense to me. Monday there was such an act, a tragedy ... Read more