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the important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing. albert einstein
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Malawian weddings
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Praying for the Atlanta area
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Waiting for Gabby ...
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
It's that time of year again!
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
This is why ...
Monday, September 14, 2009
This lady (?) scares me!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Happy Birthday Ezrah!
Friday, September 11, 2009
The sound of the lost
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Around the world
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Conflict sucks
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We all want it - harmony. You know, the old "I'm OK, you're OK" spirit. We want to live in a world where the answer is always, "Why yes, of course, anything you want!"
Or is it just me? Am I the only one who wants things done my way, which of course, is the right way? I grow so weary of explaining myself. "The reason I need you to do it this way is..." "I know you think your way is better, but consider this ..." I seem to be swirling in unmitigated conflict today with EVERYONE. Which brings me to one of my favorite sayings, courtesy of Father Tom - "if during your day, you come in contact with an a-hole, then you have probably encountered a real a-hole. But if during your day, you encounter multiple a-holes, guess who is really the a-hole!" I spend most of my waking hours chanting "God give me the serenity ..." or in Kramer-speak, Serenity Now!
Periods of my life where I am in opposition to those around me require humility, patience and optimism that this to shall pass. As harmony returns, which it always does if only for a fleeting moment, I feel gratitude for the skills I have gained over the years that allow me to cope without permanent damage to myself or others. As we say "it works if you work it!"Monday, September 7, 2009
Freckled Nest
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
I am a patriot
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So as we approach the anniversary of the darkest day in US history, I embrace my country. And I will sing Little Steven's lyrics "I am a patriot and I love my country..." in remembrance of those lost and those still in harm's way. God bless America.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ohhhhhh Nooooooo!
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Please tell me it's not true! As if it is not bad enough that MAD TV just aired its' final episode this last Saturday night, I just received insider info that my favorite SF radio station has been sold, and a format change is most certainly on the way! I love everythings about this station - the music, the djs, the ENERGY. For me, it is all about the BPMs (beats per minute), which massage my brain, especially in traffic when I'm verging on going postal. Windows down, volume up ... not a care in the world. I was told the new format is going to feature mullet-spawn "It's Miley".
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
My golden guy
For my dearest Shingi
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Though gone from sight …