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Crocus in the Snow

By Phill Bettis
The harsh winter sun that lit the room was made all that more intense by the blanket of snow lying only a few feet away. There are a few moments in life that touch us to eternity and some are so simple, so sublime that they defy explanation. At an age under ten, […]

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A Clear Kite

By Phill Bettis
The doctor’s diagnosis was chilling. Melanoma. Cancer. One of the worst. He talked about it nonchalantly, but there was a concern, maybe a bit of fear in his voice. The health problems of late seemed to pile on. Arthritis, partial loss of vision in one eye, and daily pain in just […]

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Covering Winter’s Chill

By Phill Bettis
A heavy frost covered trees and grass this weekend. I longingly looked at the calendar urging spring’s return. Groundhog Day is even a few weeks away. I try not to wish time away, but winter is not my favorite season. I search for sprouts of jonquil or crocus. […]

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