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Sunrise Escapes
“Sometimes escape can be an art, or a selfishness, or just a gift you need to give yourself.” — Stephen Dunn, from his poem, “Mercy” Continue reading
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Our Devoted Friend, Jan
“I read a review of the new Philip Roth biography the other day. The author quotes Roth saying, ‘aging is a massacre.’ I agree!” — our devoted friend, Jan, April 5, 2121, 20 days before her cancer diagnosis. Continue reading
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Sunrises with Zelensky
It is 11 p.m. EST, and I am safe and sound asleep when the sun rises in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Continue reading
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Claw-Enforcement
A new leather recliner and a curious cat with claws present a fur-midable challenge. Continue reading
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Shifting Winds
The winds of your life are shifting when you realize that you are buying more sympathy cards than birthday cards. Continue reading
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Take a Deep Breath
Keep calm and merry on. Continue reading
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Ignite 11/12/2021
“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning,” said Albert Camus. Does this explain the book of Genesis? Continue reading
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Listen to the Sky
Listen to the sky where the world offers itself to your imagination. Continue reading
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The Fog Also Rises
The muted sounds, the shroud of gray, the silence. The beauty of fog. Continue reading
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That Fleeting Moment
A moment is not complete until you realize it is fleeting. Continue reading
