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Before the leaves fall

09/22/2017 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Before the leaves fall

Before the leaves change color and fall, I wanted to share these photos of trees. As for writing, there are two open calls for submission that might interest you. And, like the foliage, these open calls end very soon. First, Electric Literature; details here. And, Tin House; details here. Also, if you are looking for more submission info, consider visiting Aerogramme Writers' Studio. It's a great source of information.  Peace, love, and solace … [Read more...]

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Sustaining beauty

05/05/2016 By Ellen Beals 2 Comments

Sustaining beauty

I don’t remember paying much attention to sunrises and sunsets in my youth. I suspect it is a factor of aging that makes me notice these things now. No doubt I have grown more sentimental with the years. Perhaps also it is modern times that make me more appreciative of nature. After all I don’t want to turn on the news and sometimes I am ashamed to be human. Last evening the light of the setting sun drew me outside. I never tire of the trees behind my house, stalwart … [Read more...]

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Glimpse of solace: the light in August, etc

08/10/2015 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Glimpse of solace: the light in August, etc

Hey there-- Summer's on its way out. Back-to-school ads seem appropriate now. Here are some images  of August that I captured in my neighborhood. Peace, love, and solace   … [Read more...]

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Glimpse of solace: Branches

02/26/2015 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Glimpse of solace: Branches

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Glimpse of solace: Through my window

04/11/2014 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Glimpse of solace: Through my window

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