Tag Archives: Mourning Dove

Mourning dove sighting…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I went alone to my friend’s husband’s funeral. I’ve told myself that I have to get used to doing things alone and going places alone (or alone in the sense of being the only adult). I’m also uncomfortable doing a … Continue reading →

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Pulling into the lane

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

This morning, as I was pulling into the lane, after getting home from work there was a solitary mourning dove. I haven’t seen the mourning doves for months… one of the last ones that I saw was by the side … Continue reading →

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Mourning Dove photos

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I haven’t seen the mourning dove lately. I’ll admit, I’ve been missing it. I was afraid that maybe by taking a photo of it, it would no longer come around, but it has since then. I guess part of me … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Today, John and I would have shared four years of happily married life together. I’m still going to consider it to be my anniversary… we didn’t choose to end our marriage. At midnight my friend, Shannon, and we talked for … Continue reading →

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Peaks & Valleys

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

My buddy Steve tells me often, “peaks & valleys,” “gutters & strikes.” In the course of a day there can be so many emotional moments- part of the day is wonderful… part, not so much. Today, was one of those … Continue reading →

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Mourning dove & incoming storm

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I wanted to share what happened a few days ago. Lately, I’ve had some bad luck with my timing of getting the horses fed before storms. I knew this one was going to be close since the wind had already … Continue reading →

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Why “Rainbows & Mourning Doves?”

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

You may be curious about the blog title- Rainbows & Mourning Doves. Let me take a step back. John was a career firefighter with Annapolis Fire Department and a volunteer with Community Fire Company of Rising Sun. He was a … Continue reading →

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