Monthly Archives: March 2007

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

The human mind has to be one of the most powerful, and yet most fragile things known to man.  People have been known to stand up to incredible stress and duress, and come out on the other side empowered and … Continue reading

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An Issue of Figs

I like figs.  They are not something I ever give much thought to, and I honestly can’t say I’ve ever actually seen a fig tree.  But for the past couple of weeks, every time I turn around, I’m hearing or … Continue reading

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Intellectual Faith

“(God has) ordered it, and so it is, that every disordered mind should be its own punishment.” (St. Augustine) Today has been a really good day. Nice and peaceful, no stress. We are going to bar-b-que chicken here in a … Continue reading

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Politics of Coffee

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) We got some new Gevalia in the mail the other day, so Mom … Continue reading

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Little Gold Book

"What love we’ve given, we’ll have forever.  What love we fail to give, will be lost for all eternity." (Leo Buscaglia) Years ago, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, I was bored and wanted something to read.  We had stopped at a … Continue reading

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Peaceful, Easy Feeling

"Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer.  I feel stronger for confession." (Mohandas Gandhi) Overall, this has been an amazing week!  On Monday we found out that Kendall … Continue reading

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The Case of the Missing Children

"We’ll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail." (Dave Barry) Okay, so we all hate the IRS, right?  But I’m beginning to seriously believe they hate … Continue reading

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