Social Commentary
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Reflections on Aging
I don’t believe in aging. I believe in altering one’s aspect to the sun. Virginia Woolf I am approaching another birthday and reflecting on how rapidly years disappear. We eventually arrive where we were headed from the beginning. Aging is inevitable. The conundrum of aging came onto the horizon, once again, while attending a Neighborhood…
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A Note of Appreciation
Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to you as well. Voltaire This morning, I spent an hour attending a neighborhood meeting with the police from our district. It was a casual gathering at a community bagel shop. An opportunity to meet local officers and express both gratitude and…
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Finding Peace
The poem I chose for this post is a bit longer than usual. As a result, it will be both photo and quote for this week. The moment I read this poem, I fell in love with it and Mary Oliver. Worry is a reoccurring theme for me. I envy people who say they never…
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Finding Peace Amid Chaos
Roses From My Friend Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. Rumi It’s one of those days when as I sit down to write, my mind cannot be corralled into one…
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Courage
What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of another, shut my eyes and step off the ledge. The surprise was that I landed on my feet. Katherine Graham What does an art exhibit poster and a quote by Katherine Graham have in common? Absolutely nothing. Other than, it’s been another challenging…
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Dualities
Key Note, M. Teraway The wisdom of the raven lies in its understanding of life’s dualities. Proverb I am fascinated by ravens. They are misunderstood, I feel. Often associated with death and the supernatural. On the other side, they are intelligent, social and devoted. The etching of a raven with a key creates an interesting…
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Peace be With You
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama I have used this photo of the Eisenhower Chapel many times in my posts. The chapel is about a block from where we live. It is located on what was the Lowry Army Air Base and it is part of the National…
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A Christmas Reflection
Christmas 2024 Time cannot be packaged and ribboned and left under the tree for Christmas morning. Time can’t be given. But, it can be shared. Cecelia Ahern The tree is decorated. The Santas are on the mantel. Cards and gifts were mailed this morning. So, why do I feel like I’m running a race with…
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Self Refection
Is there nowhere in an American house where one may be one’s self? Edith Wharton Next week we celebrate another Thanksgiving. Winter will soon be here and Christmas is not far behind. 2024 is racing to a close. I want to slow down the time and enjoy each moment. This morning I put the duvet…
Aging with Grace 