“Suddenly, over the slope, as if tethered to a cord of air drawing quickly upward, came a Northern Harrier, motionless but for its rising. So still was the bird - wings, tail, head - it might have been a museum specimen. Then, as if atop the wind, it slid down the ridge, tilted a few times, veered, tacked up the hill, its wings hardly shifting. I though, if I could be that hawk for one hour I'd never again be just a man.”
― PrairyErth
― PrairyErth
“Writing, when properly managed, (as you may be sure I think mine is) is but a different name for conversation.”
―
―
“I need love more than hope or money, wisdom or a drink Because slow negative death withers the world — and only yes can turn the tide Because love has your face and body … and your hands are tender and your mouth is sweet — and God has made no other eyes like yours.”
― This Is My Beloved
― This Is My Beloved
Joe’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Joe’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Joe
Lists liked by Joe


















































