Category: Life
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Letting Go…
I feel like each new year, I set a theme, or perhaps some goals and resolutions, but by February, it’s back to the mantra – new year, same me. Or as Taylor Swift might say, “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem, it’s me.” The lone common thread in all of these past failed attempts is…
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The Last Duck on the Pond
It was a chilly morning, about 19 degrees, when I did my walk. I had to wear a coat and a stocking cap. But it’s a walk I’ve taken many times and in much colder, more inclement weather. In order to take the air, I usually walk from the nearby gas station – which serves…
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Thoughts from Colorado
It’s a drop past 10:30 AM here in Colorado. I really do like this state. For all of the shenanigans going on in the Country and the World, the Rocky Mountains look on at the folly of man with muted bemusement. And that’s as it should be. We humans have much foolishness to commend to…
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The Problem of Time
I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately. For all of my travels and nomadic lifestyle, more often than not, I wonder whether I’ve placed myself in the position of NOT showing up and being present for those I love and care about. I live in Oklahoma. My son lives in Indiana. My family lives…
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The Last Egg
I’ve spent the past couple of weeks after my son’s birthday here in Indiana. We carry on with our routine as we always have. I wake him up. Sort his clothes. Make sure he gets on the bus. In the meantime, I cook him an egg. The routine went okay this morning. He seemed a…
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