Creation – THE AARDVARK SPEAKS

GREENWORKS GREGThere’s a new man in my life. Sleek and strong, he keeps my joints moving, my blood pressure in range, my aging muscles from atrophy. He’s a beauty too, gorgeously green. What a gift I gave myself! At this time of year, we have weekly dates in the springtime sun. I highly recommend him (battery powered – no gas and oil to fuss with). Good for mental health resets too. I had better stop now – someone is getting jealous!

April 17, 2026 by Rose

CHASING THE STRAWBERRY MOON

July 16, 2025July 1, 2025 by Rose

The rumor of a strawberry moon spins me backward in time. 13 years old again and it’s strawberry season in the PNW. Every year when school lets out, or rather lets us out, my friends and I are herded onto a school bus and hauled out into the county to pick berries in the sprawling … Read more

SPRING EXPLOSION

July 16, 2025October 23, 2024 by Rose

Somebody somewhere dumped over the paintbox. Color everywhere. The forest burgeoning with delicate green lace, backed by a sky of fathomless blue, reaching beyond space/time. Snowy pink tinged apple blossoms in the orchard. Bright blue jays vying with crimson cardinals on the windowsill feeder. Tiny lavender violets springing up in unexpected nooks and crannies. Golden … Read more