Category Archives: philosophy

Spent

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

A lighter grip on what seemed so sure–slipping away. Spent feels like loss. Life and beauty leaked out the crevasses of studies and babies and music and travel and loving and words and words and words. Youth wants so much–wants, … Continue reading →

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Doodles in My Brain

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

This is the doodle that was writing itself in my brain as I was waking up this morning.  No wonder I wake wanting to take a nap!

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Take Care How You Build

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

A kind word and a mean word do not weigh the same, word for word. Kind words are light and porous–beautiful–and only make a solid structure with many upon many upon many.  The weight multiples as the words do and … Continue reading →

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This silence . . .

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

This silence is not the fresh fingering of morning, the moment before the awakening. This silence is not the pure blank of night when only bugs and night owls are about. This day-to-day lengthening of sorrows strings out over miles and … Continue reading →

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My Meta Metaphor

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

Well, now, I have filled all your feeders, and I’ve cleaned up your messes. I’ve protected you from rats, cats, and this and thats! You pleasure me as I view from my prized place, my all-seeing window, but . . … Continue reading →

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Greetings!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Hi, how are you? Not too well, actually.  I’ve been fighting headaches all week. That’s good.  Have a nice workout.  Let’s work those muscles!  No pain, no gain! Hi there, how’s it goin’ today? Lousy, and you?  I’ve really been … Continue reading →

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Simple Goals

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

I had simple goals as a child: I only wanted to be famous and change the world. Now, I realize with any and all accomplishments, my real goal should have been to change myself— or at least place my life … Continue reading →

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A Feeble Fable

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

I walked along the twisting path, a steep drop off on my right, a rocky wall on my left.  Every step was measured and sure to avoid the rocks and shards of pottery from discarded vessels, which held all manner … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Dirty diapers, throw up, childhood diseases, fear of predators, schooling, disciplining:  Those were the easy things of child-rearing.

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Broken hearts must not bleed . . .

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Broken hearts must not bleed. They must not leave an obvious trail because I walked by you, every full and busy day, and your smile did not hint of your hemorrhaging heart. Your eyes did not mirror your interior paint-peeling, … Continue reading →

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