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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Just In Case
Travel afar is imminent and suddenly I have become totally dysfunctional. Once upon a time I threw a few scant items in a backpack a few hours before leaving and travelled to the other side of the world with open-ended plans. Why can’t I do that now? … Continue reading
Aftershock and Perspective
In the wake of such disaster as has occurred and continues to occur in Japan, most other issues suddenly become less significant and actually trite by comparison. The physical shock that has radiated out from Sendai and beyond also translates into … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, Uncategorized
Tagged destruction, trauma, Tsunami Japan, universal cry, vibrations
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Hairbrush Diva
There is a woman in a Subaru at the traffic light. Bill Wyman’s bass from the RollingStones “Gimme Shelter” is booming through the speakers and she is singing Merry Clayton’s legendary screaming harmony to Mick Jagger at the top of her lungs, oblivious of anyone who might … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged Diva, janis joplin, rock and roll, singing in hairbrush, wannabe singer
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Speechless
I ventured out to the mall the other night in search of a purse with lots of compartments and zippers so you can find all your stuff easily. Of course, I got side-tracked and ended up on a fruitless quest for some of those … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Humor, Shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, dressing room mirror, wrinkles
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The Color of Angels
The interior of funeral homes generally look tacky to me. I have yet to experience one that is totally tasteful (in my opinion), although I will say one of the wakes I attended last week was in a lovely old … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, Uncategorized
Tagged Angels, funerals, Wakes, wakes, what color are angels?
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Caller Number Three
On my commute to and from work I sometimes call into radio contests trying to win tickets to concerts and events. I have my Blue Tooth on and if there is something that interests me, I make a call. “Trying” is the … Continue reading
Two Wakes and a Birthday Party
Two wakes and a birthday party in one week. It’s enough to really give you pause for thought. One woman was the mother of a co-worker. The other one was a neighbor, not much older than I am now. A … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Friends, Perspective, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday, old friends, rituals
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