Monthly Archives: October 2011

Every Day, In Every Way…

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

A long time ago I read that if a person repeated aloud the same statement each day for thirty days he or she would begin to believe what was said to be true even if the statement was a bold-faced … Continue reading →

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Time is Limited

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I had an awareness of Steve Jobs while he lived and knew he was an amazing guy. My respect for him was solidified when viewing a video of a speech he gave at the 2005 graduation at Stanford not long … Continue reading →

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Those Who Have Less Are Many

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This morning as I begin a new day writing here, I am curious if I can come up with 50 things to be grateful for in 10 minutes. Here goes: 1. Bed I woke up in. 2. Clean sheets I slept on. … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late; There’s Always Time

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Years ago I read Mitch Albom’s book “Tuesdays with Morrie”.  The novel touched me deeply and I eagerly bought Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” when first I came across it in a book store.  Last week I … Continue reading →

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What Do I Feel?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Having been in recovery from codependence for over four years, it is easy to notice how much better off I am now.  The “constant noise and emotional confusion” inside has dimmed to just a whisper the vast majority of the time.  While … Continue reading →

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Chivalrous Until Death

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

 As long as I live I will not forget an occurrence in  Chicago about 20 years ago.  Winter was upon Chi-town and everyone was bundled, scarf’d and glove’d up.  It had been snowing lightly all morning.  In the city on business … Continue reading →

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To Be Loved a Little More

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

“Before Sunrise” is a movie made in 1995 starring Ethan Hawke as a young American named Jesse and Julie Delpy as Celine, a young French Girl.  They meet on a train and end up getting off together in Vienna where they … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love, Simple Pleasures

Power of the Written Word

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Writing here and allowing others to know my deepest thoughts, both the admirable and venerable and the dark and painful, has been an interesting experience.  Of all those whose feedback I receive it is often those who perceive they know … Continue reading →

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“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” (Steve Jobs)

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

As I get older I am reminded more of death as friends and family make that transition.  This morning I will be packing for a trip to another state to attend services for a dear friend’s father.  He was eight-six … Continue reading →

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My Penance, My Restitution

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

The moment my fingers begin on the keyboard today I can only conclude it is my penance, my restitution for breaking her heart.  The days become weeks that become months that have now become years, but in my heart she … Continue reading →

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