Behind the Puddle

One ordinary moment, observed behind the puddle.

September 7, 2026

  • The Space They Left Behind

    The Space They Left Behind

    For most of the summer, the geese have been one of the most noticeable parts of the puddle. Families moving along the shoreline, littles growing bigger by the week, everyone learning where to eat, where to rest, and where they belonged. Now the littles of 2026 can fly. The families are beginning to explore farther… Continue reading

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  • Human Needs | To Be Present

    Human Needs | To Be Present

    Before we can ask what a life means, there are needs that allow us simply to inhabit it. To be present is to be able to recognize that we are here, in this moment, inside the life that is happening now. It does not require perfect attention, constant gratitude, or the ability to quiet every… Continue reading

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  • We Thought There Was One

    We Thought There Was One

    One Green Heron who had discovered the Puddle and decided it was worth returning to. I had learned where to look for it, down along the water or tucked into the branches where a small bird can disappear surprisingly well. Then tonight I looked again. There was one standing near the water. And another sitting… Continue reading

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