Tag Archives: feelings

Pleasure From Such Little Effort

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Gladly I can point my finger at my high school English teacher for awakening my awareness to Victorian poetry. What began when I was fifteen has grown to become a treasured appreciation. I find solace in words as they dance … Continue reading →

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One Kinds Action Leads To Another

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

“Will there be anything else” she said to me as I sat the bottle of water on the counter of the airport store. I said “no” as I glanced at her name tag and saw “Asja”. I’m one of those … Continue reading →

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Oh, Boy… Oh, Boy

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

The phrase, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” seems to imply all a person has to do is imagine what he or she would like to accomplish, mentally focus on the task for a while and wait … Continue reading →

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Life is a Course in Life

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Forgiveness is a powerful and affirmative part of our humanity. It should be differentiated from its close cousin, acceptance, which while important, is essentially, passive. For many, the healing power of forgiveness allows us to truly move on. A life … Continue reading →

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Dew On the Flower of Life

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Leo Tolstoy wrote, “It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness”. Experience has taught me the truth of his words. I have loved some women mainly for what was on the outside, while ignoring, for a … Continue reading →

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Backwards Wishing

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

You’ll know that you are no longer self-righteous the day you drop the romantic notion that if only your seventh grade teacher could see you now, she would be proud of you. Say goodbye to her. You don’t need her … Continue reading →

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We’re All Just Wandering Souls

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Something happened yesterday where my feelings became hurt more so than in a long while. I presented myself to another person in a way I thought was honest and caring. My comrade found great offense in what I said. This … Continue reading →

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That Shadow Was Me

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I have spent most of my adult life looking for it. Over time I tried this way and that way; this woman and that woman; that friend and others. Time and time again I found it temporarily only to discover … Continue reading →

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Marked With Lines of Life

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

As I grow older and can see my golden years begin to appear on the distance horizon I pay more attention to “old people” (which I define as late 70’s or older). The reason is simple: to get a better … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Heartbroken Friend

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Dear _______, Don’t worry about the future. It will unfold as it does, unaffected by your thought and worry. What is to be will not be swayed one millimeter by your anguish. I know you are heartbroken, but it is … Continue reading →

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