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Hey, Things Could Have Been a Lot Worse This Morning:

-You might not have woken up this morning. -You might have cancer. -You might not own a car. -You might be a federal worker in the States. -You might be that Saudi girl in Bangkok afraid she’ll be killed if … Continue reading

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One of the basic, continuing ways

that I have used to direct and motivate my own life is to observe how others live theirs. One can learn a lot from the examples of others. Often when I am out in public or even watching tv news, … Continue reading

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One of the Significant Challenges of Our Time

is protecting the innocence of children from the ever-encroaching Big Bad World out there. But it can be done by: -keeping kids device- and phone-free as long as possible -through lots of reading and books exposure -through lots of hands-on … Continue reading

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Beethoven’s “Ninth”:

One of the fabulous highlights of civilization and the musical arts. The most outstanding, beautiful symphony of all time. Written when Beethoven was deafer than a post. Truly one of the great human accomplishments and feats. “Ode to Joy”, indeed. “Ah, … Continue reading

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The Basic Fact of Change

is best illustrated by footsteps or a sandcastle by the water’s edge at sandy beach. What happens?

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Christmas, Poverty, and Hard Candy

all go together. I remember looking each Christmas at the Eaton’s catalogue (they delivered orders) in the colorful candy-chocolate section. I knew there was only so much I could request in the small family order. The hard candy in different … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve

(In matching bathrobes, exploring the worlds of Where’s Waldo?)

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The Softening of Hard News on Google:

“Justin Bieber Got a Face Tattoo”

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I always say

(Intergenerationally re/discovering Chip an’ Dale cartoons at Christmas) Christmas is for kids, but for adults it is a time to slow down, maybe even think and reflect. (I made my 2 New Year’s resolutions back in a December blog entry.) … Continue reading

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A Busy Year Ahead

(the spring harbor-side walk in Victoria by the Inn at Laurel Point) The Big 7 oh this summer. The impending double cataract surgeries. “I can see clearly now” may become my new theme song. If all goes well, I am … Continue reading

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