All posts by Sonja Hakala

I have been a professional writer since 1987. I've written for newspapers, magazines, worked in the book publishing industry, and published novels and non-fiction books. In addition, I've guided numerous authors through the process of independent publishing, and offer workshops in that same vein. I'm the founder of the Parkinson's Comfort Project and over the course of six years, we gathered and gave away over 500 handmade quilts to people with Parkinson's disease.
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Babies, Babies, Babies

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This morning, we discovered we have two pairs of Canada geese who are raising their broods on our stretch of the White River.

So exciting.

When Goldie and I left on our early morning tramp to watch the growing-ever-greener landscape
get greener on this misty morning,
one set of parents had their nine little ones in a sheltered spot
where they could swim a bit and eat away from prying eyes.

Except for mine.

I just couldn’t resist.

Nine babies, newly hatched and already turning a dusky color so they are better camouflaged.

Aren’t they wonderful?