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Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Long stretch of highway, northbound on Hwy 118, south of Alpine, Texas.

Gleaming Harley

The idea of freedom, caught in chrome

Story-Trading Circle with empty coffee cups and carafe of coffee and 4 empty chairs.

Story‑Trading Circles — Swap Life Snippets

(A Slow Note) Gathering voices to slow time together

Running errands — post office, lunch, pharmacy, paying bills, dry cleaners.

The 100‑Step Errand — Ultra‑Local Shopping

Rediscovering what’s within walking distance

Hands kneading dough.

Kitchen Alchemy — Bread That Sets the Tempo

Letting dough teach patience and presence

Driver's view of the road.

Silent Car Rides — Turning Commutes into Retreats

(A Slow Note) Letting the road breathe instead of the radio

White cast iron bench waiting for someone to sit on it.

Micro Pilgrimages — The Weekly Bench Visit

(A Slow Note) Turning a short walk into sacred practice

Gray clouds parting in the center to reveal a glowing white cumulus cloud.

Cloud‑Watching on Purpose

(A Slow Note) Learning patience from passing weather

Savory Salad with a taste of everything.

Savoring the First Bite

(A Slow Note) Turning nourishment into a full-sense ritual

Stack of children's books, mostly by Roald Dahl.

Re‑reading a Childhood Book

(A Slow Note) Finding slow wonder between familiar pages

Leaves on a string ranging from green to red as the seasons change.

Season Mapping — Noticing Nature’s Calendar Together

(A Slow Note) Finding common ground in the turn of the year