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Monthly Archives: October 2012
I SCOFF AND WATCH
It seems that star newscasters have to visit places where hurricanes transform a normal life into chaos and catastrophe. They may stand in water wearing wading boots as wind and rain beat upon their waterproof outfits that advertise their … Continue reading
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LOST BRAVE
“I have lost my brave” he said to his friend and he sounded like he really meant it. Gathering himself to be in the mode of a man who could cope he suddenly lost his hope. But he … Continue reading
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THE PERFECT STORM
They are reporting a serious event — they’re not certain when it will hit nor exactly where or how but they have no doubt that when it arrIves it will make a serious impact. The experts on television stand … Continue reading
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TURNING TO
She was desperate. Her broken voice came over the cell phone at four in the morning: “I’ve no one else to turn to!” How good it was that at least she found one — one whose listening skills … Continue reading
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CLOCKS, ETC.
I have three clocks — at least three that I’m aware of. My inner clock began its ticking before I left my mother’s womb and it responds to nature’s clock that seems to have pendulum that regulates our seasons. … Continue reading
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LIKE IT IS
I daily express my views but if I were to debate I’d probably lose. I tell it like I see it but if you press me I might yield a bit. At least I express and go on … Continue reading
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OLD SELF
I inquired (as I am prone to do) when meeting one along the road with whom I am familiar who had formerly revealed bad news — and I was told: “She’s back to her old self”. And I pondered … Continue reading
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BEING A MAN HERE
In Quad 8 live eight women and four men. I just came home from a birthday party where there were seven women and I was the only man. I’ve known for years that women outlive men but I … Continue reading
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BEEN THERE — DONE THAT
When you’ve been offered bits of praise you up your need. Your expectations raised. your hope there’ll be a little more applause. You come to the point when you want no one to pause. Your adulation’s stultifying good sense. … Continue reading
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BLAMING GOD
I hear too much that “God does not give one more than he can bear” offered as consolation to one who is suffering. I don’t believe that God arranges pain in doses we can manage — but barely. … Continue reading
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