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Blessed.
Blessed. It’s a word. How does a secular-oriented person reconcile feeling blessed? But I do. Blessed. (or Blest): Consecrated. Consecrate: to make or declare sacred. Sacred: regarded with reverence Reverence: a feeling or attitude of deep respect. Do you see what happens when one tries to go down the semantic road? Of course these are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )“Christmas”…”Cheer”…?
I want to get this down while it’s still fresh in my mind. Today, (and similar days in past Decembers), is one of the more emotionally devastating, yet ultimately satisfying days of my year. I’m exhausted, physically and emotionally, but, I think…in a good way. I do free-lance administrative work for several arts and cultural [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Random Confessions
This is a time of year I often evaluate aspects of my life. Some do it at Gregorian New Year; others in the Spring…to me, the fall is the best time, the time of the Autumnal New Year. I can look at what I’ve “harvested” over the past few months; evaluate what I want to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )An update on Amy the Artist
Another “Art Month” post here; this time a reference to an earlier post about a rather extraordinary relationship I’ve established. The “update” part of this update is: Recently the organization I mention int he original post started up rehearsals again after being off for the summer. I have no idea what Amy did all summer; [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )So, that was summer, then…
This is what summer looks like from where I sit. Autumn looks a bit like that, too. In late Autumn and Spring there are also incredible wildflowers—then the desert looks a bit like the poppy fields in The Wizard of Oz. The official “summer over” signal for me is the start of the autumn semester [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Thinking with our eyes
Yesterday, I went to see the film The Karate Kid. I don’t generally do movie reviews, and won’t do an extensive synopsis here. I will say it’s a beautiful movie, and I recommend it. You will know the story: Kid gets bullied, kid learns Kung Fu, kid gains self-esteem. Every cliché from every martial arts [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )My toilet is singing; my window replies
Alright, this is going to be a strange one, even for me! You know how, when the water-fill mechanism begins to deteriorate inside the water tank on a toilet, it might start to leak? Well, mine is doing this. In the past, when this has happened, it sounded like an annoying, constant trickle. Not this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )Look up…and dance!
This is unusual for me. I went to attend a meditation at a spiritual center (OK, that part is not unusual) and it was a lovely evening, and several people had come early, including myself, and they were dancing on the lawn! They invited me to come over and join them. We were in a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Look up: Amy the Artist
I arrive, as I usually do, about 50 minutes before the rehearsal was to start. She is there, as she generally is, comfortable behind a bush next to the wall of the school where the events are held. I see her shoes and part of her backpack before she emerges as if from a cloud. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Many Celebrations; One Heart
Together we can heal the world. Continuing on the Path of the Heart, I was pleased to discover that two holidays I celebrate every year occurred on the same day this year; namely Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day. I have participated in cultural activities in my area for Chinese New Year including providing back [...]
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