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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Exercises in Wonder: What If?
Many years ago, sometime in the early 1980s, I think, I was enamored of a film called Overdrawn at the Memory Bank,which starred Raúl Julia in the character of Aram Fingal, a programmer for NoviCorp, a global corporation that shared … Continue reading
Posted in Dreams, Philosophy, Wisdom
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Seasonings
When I awoke this morning—which, at almost 7:00 a.m., was far later than usual—I could tell it was quite chilly outside. Inside the house, it was toasty, quite a bit warmer than usual for the cool Fall mornings we’ve been … Continue reading
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Ritualistic Chanting
After spending two very satisfying days with a brother and my niece and her husband, I’m adjusting to my version of normalcy. They were wonderful days, too. I enjoy my family, probably far more than I’ve ever told them. … Continue reading
Posted in Music
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Mood Altering Experiences
I’m sometimes surprised at the extent to which my mood can change, sometimes dramatically, in response to external stimuli. My outlook can plummet toward depression if I read a news article, for example, that reports a beating victim’s cries for … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Philosophy, Wisdom
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The Appeal of a Buddhist Framework.
Some people consider Buddhism a religion. I don’t. I consider Buddism a perspective or a contextual reference, a framework within which one can try to understand one’s relationship with the world in which one lives. I’ve struggled to understand why … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Religion
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Ennui of a Deeply Personal Nature
I have not been in the mood to write much of late. but I thought I should post a few notes just to prove to myself that I remain moderately alive. The reasons for my lack of interest in recording … Continue reading
Posted in Depression
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A Tasty Disappointment
I made dinner tonight. The idea was to have a nice vegetarian meal, tasty yet filling. So I browned slices of eggplant in olive oil, then layered the eggplant slices with slices of tomatoes and slices of onion, topping the … Continue reading
Posted in Food
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Time Change
What does one do when one forgets to set the clock back an hour when Daylight Saving Time ends? One wakes up an hour earlier than one planned.
Remembering Mary Eleanor Swinburn
I don’t know quite what to do to celebrate my late sister’s birthday tomorrow, November 2. She died February 19, 2010. I guess I’ll just remember how remarkable she was. She, more than anyone I know, made me understand why … Continue reading