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Category Archives: Poetry & Musings

Poems I’ve written or shared and other writings of mine such as talks or speeches I’ve given.

Quail Poetry

February 9, 2015by kevinearl Leave a comment

While sitting in a meeting a short time ago, I was gazing out the window and witnessed a scene that inspired the following poem and accompanying sketch. Then, while sitting […]

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Poetry & Musings

Desert Spring – a poem by Kevin Earl

March 24, 2014by kevinearl 2 Comments

Again I’ve been inspired by the beauty all around. Hope you enjoy! Desert Spring The desert seems a desolate place, But know this isn’t so, As spring arrives, It comes […]

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Photography, Poetry & Musings

The Staring Contest

February 16, 2013by kevinearl Leave a comment

The Staring Contest I see you up there. You think I don’t, but I do. You think you’re clever hiding behind a branch, Less brazen than your cohorts, After all, […]

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Poetry & Musings

To Mom

May 10, 2012by kevinearl Leave a comment

Mothers Day is approaching all over the world or has passed in some places. It is celebrated the second Sunday of May in many countries including the U.S. and here […]

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Holidays, Poetry & Musings

An Easter thought and poem

April 8, 2012by kevinearl 2 Comments

Peter’s Denial and Ours – Deny him? No, how could I? He is my master, My Rabboni. – “You, you spent time with him in Galilee!” Me, no, never! No sir, not […]

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Poetry & Musings

Every New Spring Day

March 9, 2012by kevinearl 3 Comments

Every New Spring Day Spring’s been hiding underground and in tree trunks here and there, In bulbs and roots it hibernated through summer, fall and winter bare. It waits for […]

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Poetry & Musings

National Day

October 1, 2011by kevinearl 1 Comment

Today is China’s National Day. October 1 was set aside as the country’s national holiday 62 years ago by the PRC’s founding committee. Because of this, our theme this week […]

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Adventure, China, Holidays, Poetry & Musings, Travel

A Night Unlike Any Other – a Christmas poem by me

December 22, 2010by kevinearl 2 Comments

While watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music, I had a desire to write a Christmas poem. It may not be the same caliber of Isaiah’s writings sung in […]

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Holidays, Poetry & Musings

Thank You to All Our Veterans!

November 11, 2010by kevinearl 1 Comment

Today is Veterans Day, and I want to say thank you to all who have served in our armed forces to protect our freedom. To celebrate, I thought I would […]

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Holidays, Photography, Poetry & Musings, Travel

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I wanted to take the kids to Antelope Island before bug season and leaf season, so they could see the porcupines, and it was a success. They brought some friends, and we went in Justin's new RV. We saw two porcupines, hundreds of bison, deer, a great horned owl, and just some lovely scenery and spectacular views.
My friend, Erin, is so talented! She recently shared a pic of this sketch she had done that I immediately loved, so now it's in my collection. I love the perspective of looking down through the saguaros and blooming palo verde trees at the tortoise making its way through the desert. It is now ready for proper display in my new home (when I move next week). Be sure to follow her art account, @artoferindinnellbjorn .
Edit: Didn't realize it only posted like 20 seconds of the video, so to see the full thing, friends, visit my Facebook.
Bryce Canyon in winter = Amazing!
My textile souvenirs from Ecuador (minus some patches) including an alpaca (mixed fiber) scarf and poncho, a woven scarf, one woven belt, and one embroidered belt (neither belt will be used as belts rather as straps). Also, I got a pair of handmade shoes with woven sides and soles made from recycled coconut husks and coffee grounds. My other souvenirs include premium chocolate and a carved wooden tortoise that I got from the artist who was one of a handful carving larger sculptures in the town square as part of Puerto Ayora's 50th anniversary celebration.
What an amazing four days in Quito and it's surrounding highlands!
Made it to Miami and took an airboat ride in the Everglades. Alligators are awesome!
Yesterday, our last full day in Ecuador, we first stopped to smell the roses at a local rose farm. Did you know Ecuador is one of the leading producers and exporters of roses in the world? Farms cover the landscape in areas north and south of Quito. You can buy a bunch of 25 roses for $1 on the streets all around Ecuador's capital city! Our tour of the Akarana Farm was fascinating.
Waterfalls and swinging at the edge of the world energized us on our day trip to Banos. Videos coming soon!
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