Monthly Archives: September 2011

The How of Happiness

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Being happy has not been a natural occurrence in my life.  It is something I have had to work at.  It snuck up on me when about two years ago in a group of people the words “I’m happy’ came from … Continue reading →

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“I Love You”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are dead.  Fill their lives with sweetness, speak cheering words while their ears can hear, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made … Continue reading →

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An Angel in the Marble

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Day in and day out I live with the face of a mystery woman whose name I do not know.  As I leave and come home, she is always there to welcome me or bid me goodbye silently with an … Continue reading →

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Love is….

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

This morning I sat in my chair in front of the computer thinking about what to include here today.  A number of ideas came to me, yet none were ones I felt like delving into.  Consequently I went searching in … Continue reading →

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One More Chance

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

A little over a week ago on cable I stumbled across the movie “The Accidental Tourist” just as it began on a night when I had the time to watch it.  The story is just odd enough to be interesting … Continue reading →

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Emotions Like a Woman?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Several years ago in a session with my therapist she said to me, “you feel emotions like a woman”.  At times I have valued what she said as recognition of a gift to be able to, at some level, relate to … Continue reading →

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Love Them Anyway

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

My son is visiting Tulsa for a few days from his home in Boulder.  I am blessed that at the age of 29 he enjoys coming to visit often and hanging out with me.  Last night our evening’s entertainment was a … Continue reading →

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I Did Not See Her Coming

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Since 2007 I have been writing a book; a love story.  Working on it has been good therapy for me through some very difficult times.  There have been days and nights when it contained the only shred of belief in … Continue reading →

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Loving the Rain Part II

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The rain this morning is a welcome relief from the heat.  Even with temperatures beginning to moderate as Fall fast approaches, the drizzle is a recently rare and welcome occurence.  Instead of attempting to create anew my feelings about the rain, … Continue reading →

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Ode to Business Travel

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Being away from home for business can sometimes give me a perspective I don’t have day-to-day.  On ocassion after traveling, walking into my home can cause me really notice what I am seeing.  The smell particular to my home greets me … Continue reading →

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