February 20, 2012January 30, 2017by kmessner

The thing about tundra swans…

…is that spotting them at a distance one day is likely to send one out to the marsh early in the morning the next, in the hopes of getting a better look.

AuSable Point State Park in Peru, NY

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Sending love to everyone struggling today. I don't have any answers, but please hold space for your feelings & make time to care for yourself and loved ones. And whenever you can, take a deep breath and get back to your essential work in the world. There is so much to do.

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