The Thrivalist

A chill in the spring air engulfs exposed skin even in the light of the morning sun. The call of the wild turkey supersedes the dawning chirps of other nesting birds. The goats and hens are out foraging through the pasture land each seeking to consume what is in their own taste. The deep orange […]

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An Anxious Discovery

April 15, 2015

Tom Millner

As the rain descends bringing its reviving essence to the waiting garden and fields the sound on the tin roof creates an inviting time for reflection. The anticipation of the cardiac procedure a few days before led this palpating patient through multiples of thoughts about the nature of such an event. I barely know the […]

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Attempt to Convert

April 14, 2015

Tom Millner

Wake up and preparation are but a faint memory of that day when cardioversion was scheduled. We were at the hospital outpatient center by 7:30 a.m., and taken swiftly into the procedure room after signing all the required forms. Among my companions were uncertainty, an attempt at emotional distance, a bit of fear and anxiety, […]

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A Renewal

April 8, 2015

Tom Millner

Broccoli slips planted two weeks ago are thriving and asparagus should be sprouting up any day. The time is arriving soon when the rest of the garden can be planted without concern for frost or freezing. Spring has emerged full force from the throes of winter bringing with it warm days and cool nights and […]

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The Forecast Inside

April 6, 2015

Tom Millner

Clouds hover as they disrupt the rays of the sun. Peering through the window it seems apparent that the temperature is cold and uninviting. A walk outside dismisses the thought of cold as the warmth of the air embraces one’s face. Adjusting to the weather change is inviting, but sometimes challenging. Adjusting to change with […]

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Each Step

March 31, 2015

Tom Millner

A fire like glow emerged over the eastern landscape as dawn made her way into the morning. Night had passed along with random dreams and the cocoon-like warmth between the covers. With a new day came gratitude as memories of the week past flooded this grandpa’s mind. The crystal blue waters of the Caribbean embracing […]

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The Greeting

March 17, 2015

Tom Millner

Sun brightens the day as the wind brings much welcomed warmth to the farmland. The goats and chickens revel in the sprigs of fresh grass emerging from the still chilled but moist earth. Grubs, earthworms and tiny blossoms serve as the foundation for orange rich yokes in the freshly laid eggs. Trees and shrubs are […]

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A Heaping Helping

March 14, 2015

Tom Millner

A steady drizzle descends upon the nearly saturated fields. Birds previously gorging on emerging earthworms find sustenance elsewhere. The humidity when combined with temperatures in the low forties embraces one with a chill to the bone. An assertion that we’ve had enough cold weather does nothing to bring about a change. The rain’s steady beat […]

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Perceptions

March 9, 2015

Tom Millner

The glistening sun shining bright on the browned landscape conveyed the impression that warmth had finally come to the air around us. A stark cold snapped us firmly as we ventured from the warmth of the farmhouse into the bright but deceptive sunshine. Today the bright light of the sun is hidden behind the invading […]

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The Colliding Seasons

March 2, 2015

Tom Millner

White patches dot the landscape as remnants of the last snow storm remind us that winter is not yet over. Fog permeates the field of vision as cold snow and earth collide with warmer moist air moving through our region. Predictions of spring like temperatures squeezing out rain are followed with those of sub-freezing climes […]