Monthly Archives: March 2022

Do You Like This One Better?

I think we agree, we’re uncomfortable with Dryden’s, Tomorrow do thy worst Do you like this ancient Sanskrit poem better? Look to this day! For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course Lie all the … Continue reading

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Maybe They Would Prefer John Dryden?

Some people might scoff at the idea of animals being spiritual teachers. Animals aren’t conscious of mortality and don’t worry about the future. Maybe the scoffers would prefer this fellow? Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can … Continue reading

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What Doesn’t Kill You…

What ending pops into your mind when you read those words? makes you stronger. or mutates and tries again. I have to admit, I laughed when I read the second version, and that’s the one that comes up first for … Continue reading

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Animals As Teachers?

I have lived with seven Zen masters…all of them cats. ––Eckhart Tolle If you can sit quietly after difficult news; if in financial downturns you remain perfectly calm; if you see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without jealousy; if … Continue reading

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What About This Tweet?

what is it you plan to do with your one and precious month between covid waves —@sarahclazarus Do you find it depressing? Scary? Invigorating? I go for invigorating. Another quote I read today was, How to reduce stress in your … Continue reading

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This Tweet Made My Day

“My hair’s not messy. it’s on an adventure.” —-My nine-year-old daughter, officially kicking off her career as my spiritual advisor      — @LetMeStart I love my adventuresome hair. 😀 March 26, 2022

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Not Getting Any Younger

Andy says his overshoes feel heavier than they used to…it’s like having weights on his feet. Thank goodness the season for them is just about over for the year…his walks are a lot easier now. The overshoes are also showing … Continue reading

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Partnachklamm

Yesterday’s photos didn’t do justice to the gorge. This short video gives a feeling for the water streaming down the sides and the sounds of the rushing stream. This longer video is a virtual tour that shows the whole walk. … Continue reading

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Day 2

Going to the Zugspitze was fun, but the second day was what I went for. I loved to walk, and the second day was my kind of heaven. I first walked the couple of miles through some woods to Partnachklamm, … Continue reading

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Day 1

I still can’t believe how lucky I’ve been. I was working only ten hours a week at Cornell after Kaitlin was born, and when we moved here we decided it didn’t make sense for me to find a job, so … Continue reading

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