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“Man never rises to great truths without enthusiasm.”–Marquis de Vauvenargues, Reflections and Maxims “The difference between one man and another is not mere ability…it is energy.”–Thomas Arnold “I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the wisdom of indifference.”–Anatole France, The Crime … Continue reading →

“For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee”–Edgar Allan Poe, “Annabel Lee”

but, realistically, by and large, one can only imagine, create, and actualize those for oneself, for one’s ownlife. …………….. “ownlife”–a clever, rich word coined by Orwell in1984

Shadows on grass, These, too, shall pass.

Oct. 2013 To activate any photos not showing automatically, click on any picture frame. Then click “Continue to this website”–large pic, then smaller pic will emerge. When loaded, double-click upper left-pointing arrow twice to re-enter entire website with all blog … Continue reading →

A glass full to the max and pouring o’er like some brilliant, continuous waterfall of creativity and love. The proverbial horn of plenty overflowing similarly. A strange unexpected transcendence, clarity, and wholeness this past month. New understandings about the power, truths, … Continue reading →

Lovin’ it! Winning over Margaret Atwood, the ‘Canadian Icon’–#71 Greatest Canadian–also on the short list. My, my, how that choice must pass someone’s jealousy test today. Re. the choice–a very astute one, very well-considered, very just. Now there are those who … Continue reading →

in the sharing, exhange, and bestowing of the mutual gifts of self, that both giver and receiver found the best of freedom and love. The right prevailing conditions being presence, openness of heart, trust, risk, acceptance, and letting go. Everything … Continue reading →

“It might be reasonably maintained that the true object of all human life is play.”–G.K. Chesteron, All Things Considered, 1908 “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.”–Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance “The supreme happiness of life consists in the conviction that … Continue reading →

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need to be.”–Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching “The greatest step towards a life of … Continue reading →