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Recently a friend of mine was bemoaning the fact that there was no special someone in her life who could scratch her back right where she needed it scratched. I understood the desire and the longing and I didn't rush in (in my usual way) to scratch her back, but for me,…
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The earth has its own intelligence. In Iceland there are hot springs, in Florida - cold! The entire state of Florida sits on an aquifer that not only provides all of the water needs for millions of people but is also a ridiculously wonderful way to cool off in the heat of summer.…
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According to the great mythologist, Joseph Campbell, "…we cancelled the Declaration of Independence," when we entered the First World War and re-joined the chaos of Europe. He believed that it was a turning point in American politics that has led us away from idealism and onto the slippery slope of greed,…
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How do you see the world, little dragonfly? Processing 200 images per second, compared to humans who process 24 – do you grow faster, forgive sooner, love more easily? Are there any shortcuts to wisdom? Do you know? With all that you see, what do you know? Perhaps more of what it…
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Life does surprise us. Sometimes with storms. Sometimes with unexpected friendships. Sometimes with lilies! These "Naked Ladies" were spotted on an early morning bike ride through the neighborhood. Are they genuine "Surprise Lilies," a.k.a. "Naked Ladies"? They were that morning! These lilies were nicknamed "Naked Ladies" because the leaves…
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Traveling by jet brings out the kid in me and I have to have a window seat, even if I end up at the back of the plane. I love looking out over the world, at the meandering rivers, the houses and trees and the coast line, wondering which beach it might be,…
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This is a photo of my Dad when he was just a boy, only 5 years old if the date on the cart that he is smiling in is to be believed. He still smiles and laughs and makes fun of people he doesn't know. He just turned 89, and struggles with memory…
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When I saw this HUGE spider on the bathroom wall of a friend's house where I was responsible not only for my own lovely self, but for 4 curious cats as well, I knew that I couldn't sleep through the night with it in the house. First thing that I did was grab…
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The sea oats are beautiful again this year, thanks to the abundant rainfall. Are you getting the nourishment that you need to be beautiful? (cue violins and get ready for an info-mercial…just kidding!) But if this were an advertisement, it would be for Happy Living. A story… There is a…
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Summertime in St. Augustine on St. George Street. There are a lot of saints in St. Augustine. You get used to it! Photograph with a painterly effect.
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