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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April 15, 2024
Orange-tinged poppies on sea-green background, reading Joy, the MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1
Published by The MockingOwls at April 15, 2024
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Joy – MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1

Welcome to the new season of the MockingOwl Roost's themed issues. We're launching the year with an uplifting issue themed on joy. Read along for joy in unusual and unexpected moments, every day life, and much more in the beautiful short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry, artwork, and more.
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November 12, 2023
Joy, a Diwali Tale - cover image in many colors with brightly colored candles for Diwali
Published by Sushma R Doshi at November 12, 2023
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Joy

Ever since we moved into the new apartment, I fervently desired to know - just once at least - what it felt like to be her son. Every morning sharp at 6 AM, Mummy would walk me down to the corner of the road to wait for the school bus to pick me up. It was at this corner that she would sit on the pavement with a basket selling vegetables.
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September 3, 2023
Incredible - cats, love, and writing - series of images of cats and writing for cover image
Published by Angela Townsend at September 3, 2023
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Incredible

As Development Director for an animal sanctuary, I wrote about fragile cats for ten years, bootlegging in sermons on sturdy grace. I was obsessed with the work, for good and for mad. My unkempt, unorthodox congregation clamored for more…
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