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Writings

My Plants

Sometimes, I can hear my plants when I’m away. They let me know when they miss me. And I miss them. We’re part of each other. They’re very patient with me, and they’re good listeners. They’re quiet and strong and beautiful, and each one has its own distinct personality, perfect company.

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Hawaii Needs a Better Invasive Species Screening System

The allure of The Hawaiian Islands lies in its rare, naturally occurring flora and fauna. Species live on islands so isolated from the rest of the world that they have not developed their natural defense mechanisms as thoroughly as species that exist elsewhere. When Hawaiian plants and animals have to compete against foreign pests they

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First-Born

Fourteen years this month since she first took note of Capricorn wheeling his ancient cryptogram again and again across winter skies and ushering her child into the world. He never seemed to mind sharing his show with Christmas, probably felt in his younger years a jolly Jesus-camaraderie, a knowing unalloyed by age and sophistication that

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