Sigh. A timeless question. There’s little doubt in my mind wise women and men have wondered this for thousands of years; yea verily, all of human society’s history, What if all the time and resource and energy we humans put into weapons innovation were put into solving other, real-world, immediate problems like, Water systems, Sewage …

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A month ago I came upon this name, this news, news to me he was out there, Laszlo Krasznahorkai, Hungarian writer, now recent Nobel Laureate, Creator of images and tales of humanity build in blocks, walls or words, A billion writers maybe more out there, long have I been drawn to this form, This expression …

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Just a lucky moment on a quiet Friday morning after Thanksgiving. A bit foggy outside, sun just starting to poke through, just after nine o’clock, Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21 wafting through the house, two radios on in both ends of the hall, music welcoming the day, A small portion of ravioli & fresh focaccia just …

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After fifty years it’s time to admit out loud, I’m a worrywart. I say this, share this, not to disparage myself, but rather to inform others and explain my fundamental nature. Indeed, I’ve come adapt to the state over decades and think perhaps my story might help someone else. I wake up most every day …

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This piece by Walt Whitman, 1865. “ O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done;The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:      But O heart! heart! heart!            O the bleeding drops …

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I really appreciate new followers, I really appreciate every follower, Really anyone, and everyone who has read my words and felt some sense of, appreciation, connection, dare I say… Good. THANK YOU!

Excerpt from a recent article by journalist Clark Hoyt in The Atlantic regarding the state of American society, What happens when grievance and distrust reign, “ Only when we share the same facts can we begin to have a healthy debate about what they mean and what should be done about them. And then, hopefully, …

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Just What Is Thanksgiving ? Several things, I think. It’s a way of being, It’s an ancient American holiday, In fact it’s a celebration that has been practiced in various forms around the world before it ever came to the pilgrims at Plymouth Colony, It’s a time to be with others, an ancient practice, It’s …

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It hits different, depending on the day. The feelings it affects, also vary by circumstance, maybe by substance too.  BEGIN SIDEBAR Affect is a verb; Effect is a noun. END SIDEBAR Sometimes a pick-me-up, or similarly, a kick-starter to the day, welcome strong flavor, hot, black liquid,  Careful sips lest I burn my tongue if …

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…lots of things. SO many! Here’s one. Thankful for learning new words. I’ve been playing the puzzle Wordle for a while. Not too long. and I’ve been learning new words. Like, FUGUE Huh. Didn’t know. Now I do. GOOD. And thankful.