get ready...
Scott Bahlmann
This is a sudden jump in the timeline that I’d anticipated, which is just a bit nerve wracking, but far more exciting.
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coffee
Scott Bahlmann
Stirrings in the deep
gradually awaken the
breath of the dragon.
our apartment
Scott Bahlmann
Going from my four bedroom 1800 sq foot brick home, you might think a two bedroom 900 sq foot apartment would feel a bit cramped, but it felt wonderful!
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Through thinned out bunting,
far below my dreaming world
I glimpse the unknown.
our engagement
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With his work for marriage equality, the question often came up "When are you two getting married?"
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The nervous system
Gently exposed for repair
Then closed up again.
our neighborhood
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On either end of the banner image you can see our new place, and the building where my fella' will be spending his working hours.
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A stony surface
Must thaw before applying
Chapstick in winter.
first kiss
Scott Bahlmann
I wished that he was gay because I was falling for him, and I wished that he was straight because I'd never had this comfortable familiarity with anyone and I didn't want that to change.
Read Moreharvest
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Weary honey bees,
Bring in the last of your crop
From autumn flowers.
in business
Scott Bahlmann
There is time to figure all that out. I’ve registered our business name with the state, and we’ve gotten our EIN from the IRS, so we’re good to go...
Read Moredisconnect ...connect
Scott Bahlmann
Realizing what I want is an important first step. I've decided to put my disconnection on the scale, and before extracting myself from the moment to scan or sift through all the stimuli so readily available, I will pose two questions.
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Tall green sentinels,
Get too close, the blades cut you.
Natures dancing swords.
the house
Scott Bahlmann
When we first go to Seattle, I’m sure we’ll be renting either an apartment or small house, and I’ll have more time to figure out what is ultimately most appealing to me...
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As soldiers pour forth
From a just landed vessel
Seed pods loose their troops.
a proposition
Scott Bahlmann
I feel like it’s a good time to mix things up, to do something exciting that scares me a little, as long as I feel good about it. And this feels good.
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A sacred silence
Remote and unfrequented
Nature's cathedral
mt. shasta
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One thing about sleeping in a lookout with windows on every side is you can’t help but notice when the sun comes up. The rosy dawn shining behind Mt. Shasta greeted me from my bed...
Read Moreseattle visit
Scott Bahlmann
It was really nice getting a feel for things, and the trip makes the pending move all the more exciting!
Read Moresquirrel
Scott Bahlmann
A too heavy breeze
In the tree at my bus stop
Is really a squirrel.