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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Tale-Telling
The burden of tale-telling is to think that by avoiding our responsibility to be part of living history we will stay forever young. By not telling those who follow us the stories of what it took to get here, we … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Wise Words
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What We Need
To grow what we need requires a sanctuary of time and attention, a patch of ground secured by some clear, recognizable boundary that can shield us from the endless demands, choices, and responsibilities eroding our day, so we can listen, … Continue reading
Posted in Wise Words
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Awakening
I felt it coming on since the weekend … agitation, sadness, a tightening in the solar plexus. I couldn’t figure out why, so I just let it be. Everything was fine. This too shall pass, I told myself. But in … Continue reading
Posted in Navigating Through Life
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Caledonia Winter
For ten years I lived in the tiny village of Danville, in Caledonia County, located in what is known as the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. It’s some 35 miles from the Canadian border and perhaps 15 miles to the New … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
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Slowly ….
My daughter, Lisa, has gotten me in the habit of choosing an inspiring word each New Year, instead of making resolutions, which I never seem to be able to keep. One word is easily remembered and can have a multitude … Continue reading
Posted in Navigating Through Life, Uncategorized
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