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limber
I have learned to stretch as part of my routine at the gym. I fought it at first, not liking the tight, sort of creaking, tough feel to my limbs and joints. I finally discarded some of the stretches that … Continue reading
eyes
My daughter has her father’s eyes. Every once in a while, an expression will cross her face that carries such a strong echo of his that it takes me by surprise. It’s most striking when she is making a face … Continue reading
the opera
Sandy and I went to the opera last Friday night. We are neither of us total strangers to such culture, but neither is opera part of our usual activity. The performance was … quite simply incredible. We went specifically to … Continue reading
tig
I have been “tigged!” What is that you ask? Basically, it’s a blog version of the old email list of questions you answer and forward to others. I like the net-community I’m getting to know — both the new blogs … Continue reading
turning the other cheek
I have been pondering what secrets the teaching “turn the other cheek” might hold, might have meant, might mean. I have come to believe it may mean different things in different situations, to different people — carrying different energy or … Continue reading
peddling, er winning, salvation
Please work out your own salvation without needing MY fear and trembling! It just occurred to me that one of things I find troubling about the christian religion — or at least some streams of it — is that so … Continue reading
lovely blogs ~ part 2.2
After a brief delay — for a nourishing visit with family and some amazing time on the water — I’m back with the rest of my lovely blog assignment! (See here for the introduction of the One Lovely Blog award, … Continue reading
lovely blogs ~ part 2.1
I’m back with (part of) part two of my Lovely Blog Award homework! (See here for part one.) The reason this is only part 2.1 is that as I wrote about the first few of my favorite blogs, I realized … Continue reading
one lovely blog
I have received the “One Lovely Blog” award, from a new net-friend Clare Flourish! Clare has a truly lovely blog herself, full of strength and elegance and illustrated beautifully with paintings and photographs. I’m delighted that she chose mine among … Continue reading