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Limitations and Opportunities

September 27, 2010

I have a cousin, Christian, whom I’ve never met.  He has Down syndrome.  His father visited Daddy recently.  He brought a gift of two small pottery bowls that Christian made.  They are beautiful.  I hold them in my hands, turning them over and over, running my fingers along the sides, marveling at the colors, form, [...]

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The Limits of Certainty

September 21, 2010

What do you see in this photo?  My partner sees a cow and a car. There is no cow, and there is no car.  I took the photo in my own backyard, so I know the area well, and I still cannot identify all that I see.  It is only a reflection and reflections contain [...]

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Separatedness is an Illusion

August 6, 2010

It is interesting how a place takes on the energy of all who dwell there.  Take one away and the energy shifts.  Gee Whiz, one of the horses I care for, is at the veterinary hospital for a serious surgery.  The place doesn’t feel right since he’s been gone.  Even the other horses feel his [...]

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The Power of Light

August 3, 2010

Yesterday was full.  The anticipation of Daddy’s doctor’s appointment, going ahead with his chemo despite the risks, spending time with my sister and brother, getting rear-ended by a crazed driver, starting day 8 of a cleanse/detox leaves me feeling a bit like a noodle today.  It was the words of my partner and the antics [...]

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The Blessings of Chronic Pain

July 29, 2010

I love being so physically active—even in the 100 degree heat.  I’m amazed that the Georgia heat doesn’t bother me.  I thought I’d have a difficult time adjusting from the northeast to the southheat but it is clear that my body is made for this kind of weather.  My skin has turned a rich dark [...]

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

July 21, 2010

Have you ever experienced the extraordinary in the ordinary?  I have, many times.  I had such a moment with my father yesterday.  After our return from oncology and lunch, daddy asked if I would be willing to cut his toenails and fingernails.  I said of course.  He decided we should sit on the porch so [...]

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This Moment

July 19, 2010

I sip French-pressed coffee with heavy cream, savoring the warmth as it eases down my throat.  Pedro nestles in beside me to rest from his morning escapades.  Buttercup barks at the door, ready to return from her morning constitutional.  I ask Karen to let her in so I can keep writing; keep the pen flowing, [...]

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