Category Archives: Taking Risks
Sometimes You Don't Want Them to Snuggle
Last week we talked about the joys of having pets. comics.com/Duncan But if you’re a loving and responsible caregiver they are a major commitment: comics.com/Duncan My daughter gets up at 5:30 on workdays to walk Sammy and Banshee. … Continue reading
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Our Garden in the Woods
I recently read Peter Mayle’s Encore Provence, and I loved his reason for not having a garden: It would be fighting nature, and nature always wins. It has more stamina and it never stops for lunch. Peter Mayle is a … Continue reading
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Slipping Into Sacred Space
You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it. –Robin Williams I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the physical plane will have resonances within … Continue reading
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Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Poorly.
kaswenden. Creative Commons license. Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play. —Heraclitus There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. —Ernest … Continue reading
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The Need to Love
Photo by carf. Creative Commons license. So long as we love we serve; So long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; And no one is useless while they have a friend. —Robert … Continue reading
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If You Can’t Pronounce It, Say It Loud!
If you can’t pronounce it, say it loud! That was the advice Professor William Strunk gave to his English students many years ago. He was telling them to let their voices be heard. Don’t keep quiet for fear of making … Continue reading
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If You Can’t Pronounce It, Say It Loud!
That was the advice Professor William Strunk gave to his English students many years ago. He was telling them to let their voices be heard. Don’t keep quiet for fear of making a mistake. Mispronouncing a word is not a … Continue reading
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Loving Imperfection
For a larger version of this picture and comments by andyi, click here. The photographer, andyi, has written a short essay on having the courage to celebrate your own personal joy, no matter what other people think: “By celebrating your … Continue reading
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Treasuring Foolishness
The Goddess Originally uploaded by Eus Oops! I was trying to change the font size of this post and the content disappeared. At least the mistake is consistent with the title. If you’re interested, Carol Manning’s comment will give you … Continue reading
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Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone
Yesterday’s post was a real stretch for me. Baring my soul to anyone who might stumble across this site. Hmm. Am I ashamed that I love deeply? No. Do I feel exposed and vulnerable? Of course, and that’s fine, too. … Continue reading
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