JoAnn Early Macken

 

Feb 07, 2019 11:54 PM EST

Yes, lucky! Age makes things happen without our permission! This feels like the beginning of a small book of your wanderings, JoAnn, the ones your doctor ordered! It's a quiet voice kin to that one moment. Love it!

- Linda Baie

Feb 08, 2019 8:10 AM EST

Hi JoAnn, yes, what lucky sights on your snowshoeing excursion! I do believe Nature is good medicine. It changes us! Thank you for sharing. xo

- Irene Latham

Feb 08, 2019 11:07 AM EST

Poetry Friday is filled with nature today and I'm so delighted. I am slightly envious that you get to see that beaver, a lovely reward.

- Iphigene (Gathering Books)

Feb 08, 2019 11:22 AM EST

Delightful poem!! How lucky to spot a beaver!

- jama

Feb 08, 2019 2:08 PM EST

Love your last lines! Great prescription.

- Alice Nine

Feb 08, 2019 3:55 PM EST

Wow! I would have loved to see that. No beavers around here, but I spot a deer every now and then. I really enjoyed your poem!

- Linda

Feb 08, 2019 7:23 PM EST

Thanks, everyone! We're keeping our eyes open and hoping to see more of them!

- JoAnn

Feb 09, 2019 6:54 AM EST

Lovely take, and perfectly inspiring for those of that need more exercise!

- Kimberly M. Hutmacher

Feb 09, 2019 7:45 AM EST

Oh cholesterol...heredity...yeah, I know. I hit the treadmill. Not enough. I love your Rx. Maybe you are supposed to munch some saplings too? Wonderful in the moment poem. I want to try snow shoe-ing.

- Linda Mitchell

Feb 09, 2019 11:05 AM EST

And this is the gift of poetry. Thank you, Jo Ann!

- Laura Purdie Salas

Feb 09, 2019 3:14 PM EST

Wow, that's a great prescription! I think beavers have their own unexpected beauty. It's that magnificent tail.

- Tabatha

Feb 09, 2019 4:30 PM EST

What fun to see a beaver while out getting a big of exercise. I received snowshoes for Christmas, but sadly have not been able to use them yet due to either lack of snow or unsafe, frigid temps. Soon I hope! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/

- Christie Wyman

Feb 10, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Thanks for your view of the beaver-what fun! Hope the next snowshoe poem presents more surprises…

- Michelle Kogan

Feb 10, 2019 7:26 AM EST

Oh, I love your story. I've gotten a rowing machine for my prescription, but I must prefer your method.

- Brenda at friendlyfairytales.com

Feb 10, 2019 5:05 PM EST

Good idea combining exercise with nature walks. Those walks inspire me to write. Love what you found.

- Carol Barsalona

Feb 10, 2019 5:23 PM EST

Thank you all for your kind remarks! Linda, hahaha, munch some saplings! Snowshoeing is pretty easy, & I am no athlete! But even in Wisconsin, we don't get to go very often. Yes, Christie, either too cold or not snowy enough. I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one trying to exercise more. Come on, spring!

- JoAnn

Feb 10, 2019 11:21 PM EST

How perfect. I love the opening line.

- Jone