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Read

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.  Charles W. Eliot I am ashamed to admit how long it has been since I have … Continue reading

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Dandelions

Running to her beaming bright, while cradling his prize. A flickering of yellow light, within his mother’s eyes. Five Iron Frenzy My friend Kathryn made me a mix CD in high school. On it, she put a Five Iron Frenzy … Continue reading

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Destination

The purpose of life is a life of purpose.  Robert Byrne When it comes right down to it, my new aspiration is living a life of purpose. It is sort of a broad aspiration, really: intention. What does that even … Continue reading

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

And Man created the plastic bag and the tin and aluminum can and the cellophane wrapper and the paper plate, and this was good because Man could then take his automobile and buy all his food in one place and … Continue reading

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