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Saturday, June 10, 2017

Tell Him While You've Got Him

"One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart, that you can't utter." ~ James Earl Jones I love the word "word". It is such an important word but so silly sounding if you say it aloud five times in a row. I also love the definition of the word "word". It describes a word... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 9, 2017

The Morning Of The Fifth Day

I don't seem to accomplish much anymore. In fact, I don't even seem to have the desire to accomplish much. I seem to be floating along in a comfortable place just waiting for time to pass. This is a beautiful day--the sun is shining, the temperature is just exactly right for windows to be open to... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Under Scrutiny

"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion [and politics], by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense." ~ Carl Sagan I'm wondering if, as we watch the airing of Thursday's hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, tomorrow, it might be useful to have at hand a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Quality Of Listening

I have been listening to the Audio Book of "Born A Crime: Stories of a South African childhood during the twilight of Apartheid. It is difficult for me to tear myself away from it. It is quite enthralling and compelling especially since I remember those days so clearly from my past. Though I knew... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 5, 2017

Smells Like...

There is a wonderful aroma emanating from the kitchen and creeping through the vents to where I am. It is making me hungry, and it is not even close to time to be eating again. It is meatloaf baking for Ribcage. It smells so good, and I don't even care for meatloaf. Then yesterday P.D. brought me a... Sign in to see full entry.

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