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Gleanings From Living Long
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Where would we be without our friends?
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This solid chair, situated in a garden beneath a huge live oak tree is made up of trillions of bouncing molecules, just like you and me. Sometimes we feel as grounded as a boulder. Other times scattered as the northern lights. Most days fall somewhere in between. Having unshakable faith that life…
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In his book, "Humankind, A Hopeful History", Rutger Bregman writes about cynicism vs. realism. And I quote: Isn't it telling that in modern usage the realist has become synonymous with the cynic – for someone with a pessimistic outlook? In truth, it's the cynic who's out of touch. In truth, we're living…
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St. Augustine's Lighthouse dwarfed by the rolling clouds of a summer's evening. Not exactly a Haiku, but close! St. Augustine, Matanzas River and lighthouse.
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Some days, more than others, you feel like a grownup. Today is like that for me. Got reliable internet. A home phone. A smart phone on the way. Welcome to the 21st century, baby! What has all of this to do with the stuffed bunny? Something, I am sure. …
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The style? Second Renaissance Revival. A memorial to Henry Flagler's Daughter, Jennie Louise Benedict. Built in 1889. I suppose all fathers love their daughters (and sons) just as much, and would show them in beautiful ways if they could. I suppose, in truth, we all love each other just…
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This solid chair, situated in a garden beneath a huge live oak tree is made up of trillions of bouncing molecules, just like you and me. Sometimes we feel as grounded as a boulder. Other times scattered as the northern lights. Most days fall somewhere in between. Having unshakable faith that life is…
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Looking like giant sails, this is Jacksonville's bridge to the airport and other destinations north of St. Augustine, (or south if you are headed south). There is good energy when you are under her sails, like all is right with the world. It is challenging to soak it in at 60 miles…
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