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Smile

by Judy Schwartz Haley

My homework has become a bit of drudgery lately, but there is one thing that brightens my study time.

Gem (23 months old today) started drawing smiley faces.

I find them all throughout my notes.

We got her a journal of her very own, and she does love to color in that [...]

Shortly after our engagement, Mr. H and I were at Bellevue Square in a stationary shop. He was at one rack and I was at another with my back to him as we quietly read through greeting cards. Out of nowhere, a Buddhist nun with shaved head and grey robe took my hand, then [...]

Most Like an Arch This Marriage

by Judy Schwartz Haley

Most Like an Arch This Marriage

By John Ciardi

Most like an arch—an entrance which upholds and shores the stone-crush up the air like lace. Mass made idea, and idea held in place. A lock in time. Inside half-heaven unfolds.

Most like an arch—two weaknesses that lean into a strength. Two fallings become [...]

Finding Beauty in Strange Places

by Judy Schwartz Haley

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A few months ago, I tossed aside my purse and repurposed my camera bag to serve both it’s original purpose and carry all my bits that the purse would have handled.

This may possibly be the smartest thing that I have ever done.

Now I carry my [...]