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Jennifer Searls

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American Sentence

17 Beats before it was 17 Beats

February 10, 2019

17 Beats Project

17 beats

My life goes on in endless songAbove earth’s lamentations,I hear the real, though far-off hymnThat hails a new creation…… Through all the tumult and the strifeI hear its music ringing,It sounds an echo in my soul.How can I keep from singing? […….] It’s February 10 and I’ve written an American Sentence every single day this …

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February 9, 2019

Love that dog

17 beats

For days I lament the loss of my long view…..this backyard and snow dog.

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February 8, 2019

Heads up!

17 beats

It is good to have friends watching out for us in this Alaska life. 

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February 7, 2019

Crossing the finish line

17 beats

Five years makes 20 issues, plus a whole lot of stories in between. 

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February 6, 2019

Thinking about ways we cope…..

17 beats

Sometimes I wonder if Ginger can imagine her life without snow. 

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February 5, 2019

Changes afoot

17 beats

On we go, mapping our unconventional path to a bright future. 

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February 4, 2019

For good reason

17 beats

Even after six years moose encounters still startle and impress me. See Also : Just Like Anyplace Else Except…..

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February 3, 2019

Little wonders anywhere

17 beats

Stubby little pencil hanging in the church pew holds a smile for you.

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February 3, 2019

Building A Life One American Sentence At A Time

17 beats

I managed to post 17 syllables to this space every. single. January day. And when I came to the end, I wondered what would happen on February 1? February 1, I posted 17 more. The concept of an American Sentence is rather obscure and though I learned about it in the context of a poetry …

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February 2, 2019

Saturday Afternoon Sidewalk Skate

17 beats

Their distant parking spot did not keep them from skating to the party. 😂

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February 1, 2019

The way through

17 beats

A deep breath….a pause and a clearing, the choice to be  right here right now.

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January 31, 2019

These mountains, they call me…..

17 beats

Take time to look up from the place where you stand, look out, beyond, and breathe.

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January 30, 2019

January nights

17 beats

I watch the evening fire burn and mark this, another day is done. 

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January 29, 2019

Things we talked about in the pediatrician’s office today…..

17 beats

When life upends us in sudden, unexpected ways, how shall we live?

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January 28, 2019

January shift

17 beats

Winter colors are fading now in the fast growing light of the day. See Also: Joyfully Living In Maximum Slope >> A glimpse into my first time around on the dramatic run toward the light after deep winter dark And speaking of that deep winter dark: Light that Shines in Darkness.

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January 27, 2019

Things that are saving my life right now….

17 beats

When the way is dark, cold, and slickery, spikes in my soles for the win. 

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January 26, 2019

A soft cozy gift for the pup….

17 beats

Finally! A bed I deserve, she says as she snuggles into the night.

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January 25, 2019

I like snow blankets better

17 beats

Out of the deep cold we rise to put on a shiny new coat of ice. 

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January 24, 2019

Life’s questions….

17 beats

How does one live when melty mud and shades of grey paint across the view?

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January 23, 2019

Story as truth

17 beats

A chance encounter at the library reminds me stories matter.

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January 22, 2019

Thinking about this day 17 syllables at a time…..

17 beats

Some days do not offer an obvious sentence with a good photo. The curbside recycling truck did not come today and I don’t know why.  I hope that meeting  will turn up the puzzle piece I’ve been looking for. For everything there is a season, but what thing was that season for?  How big was …

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January 21, 2019

Not too late

17 beats

Lace up the skates and cue my courage – I wish I’d learned when I was young!

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January 20, 2019

Awesome wonder

17 beats

Tonight I saw a super blood wolf moon eclipse, and thus sings my soul.

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January 19, 2019

Winter Colors

17 beats

The trees are all dressed in rime ice coats and it is glory to behold. 

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