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responsible forever…

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Barbara Rodgers
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“Foxes” by Bruno Liljefors

“People have forgotten this truth,” the fox said.  “But you mustn’t forget it.  You become responsible forever for what you have tamed.”
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
(The Little Prince)

Welcome Autumn!

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In still moments by the sea life seems large-drawn and simple. It is there we can see into ourselves.
~ Rolf Edberg

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