March 16, 2026
Beautiful, vivid blue and green scenery of mountains surrounding a lake in Japan. View is from the peak of Shizugatake - TEXT: Echoes of WAr; Shizugatake of Japan - C. Alokita - Creative Travel
Published by C. Alokita at March 16, 2026
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Echoes of War: Shizugatake of Japan

A mountain peak with a weighty past stands on a ridge connecting two beautiful lakes of Japan: Shizugatake. From a distance it appears peaceful like any other green slope in rural Japan. But as you climb, you can feel the lingering silence of a decisive battle that took place here centuries ago.
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March 9, 2026
A blue heron resting atop a dead tree, head somewhat tucked into its body. Clear blue sky behind the bird and tree. TEXT: Inspiration - The Joy of Walking - Tulip Chowdhury
Published by Tulip Chowdhury at March 9, 2026
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The Joy of Walking

On my last walk, I spotted a blue heron sitting quietly by the pond and even managed to snap a photo with my phone. I wonder if the bird will be there again. A deer drinking from the small stream flowing across the trail lifts its head and looks at me, but it does not flee.
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September 26, 2022
grey pearl accordion
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at September 26, 2022
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Positivity Corner: A Grey Pearl Accordion

A few years ago, a hurricane demolished the storage shed and several other things on my mother’s property. In so doing, the hurricane destroyed an item precious to my mother - and to me - a marbled, dark brown accordion which she found at a thrift store years ago when she was in college.
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September 19, 2022
motivation - paper chain of accomplishments
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at September 19, 2022
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Positivity Corner: Paper Chain of Accomplishments

Each week, I make a to-do list full of things I need to accomplish on any given day. It could be fun things for the MockingOwl Roost, or maybe a tedious task for work. Whatever it is, it goes on the list. And the list is color-coordinated, with “categories” of life in different colors. For example, my grad school work is in green text, while work tasks are in red.
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