Monthly Archives: September 2021

One Sign of a Pandemic

Empty Amazon boxes outside on garbage day.

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“Sutras”: Donovan’s Classic Buddhist-Folk Album

Barebones folk arranged perfectly by Rick Ruben on American Recordings. A delightful collection of 14 simple, deep meditations by the legendary folk singer. Very relaxing: an impressive surfeit of zen folk.

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Joseph Addison:

“A contented man is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.”

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A must for Edmonton in September

is a weekday morning walk through beautiful Laurier Park. Quiet, peaceful, colorful, with chickadees and squirrels to feed, leaves to scuff through the last week of the month, and a large green field to walk on as well as riverside … Continue reading

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BC Antivaxxers

should be all charged with trespassing schools there. Dangerous, irresponsible, lawless behavior. Again, egos before others/society/children/”the greater good”.

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“A consummation devoutly to be wished”

My audio trips and probes via Bertoia continue…. He not only invented and created his sound sculptures of various shapes, sizes, and types of metal, he explored, organized, and purposely edited his individual works, which illustrate the odd private worlds … Continue reading

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“Earth remains the right place for Love,

the connections with Nature, and the many pleasures and Beauty of The Arts.”-RD(with a thanks to Frost for the first part going back to 1966)

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BDay Present from the Grandsons

The first, personal hand-greeting I taught them…

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The sudden, dramatic, powerful explosion on highway 43

between the van carrying ammunition (!) and the oil tankers takes one’s breath away as witnesses have attested to. A mini-version of the Halifax Explosion which wowed everyone at the site! One is additionally gobsmacked by the driver bad choices, … Continue reading

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An Inspiration/Hero/Ideal I Keep Returning To

Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective, easily 1 of the top 5 literary characters known throughout the world. (Doyle’s works and the highly entertaining Granada Jeremy Brett tv series have been translated in to many languages.) There is lots … Continue reading

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