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Bearing Witness

If you’ve ever slid on an icy road, or rear-ended someone, or upended your car, or been a part of any number of mishaps, you’ll know that life seems to slow way down, when you’re in that split second before disaster.  I’ve always been fascinated by that.  Our brains must be so focused, so in […]

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Kings

Chances are you haven’t heard of this show, because NBC moved it to Saturday nights, following four dismally rated airings.  The whole shebang has already been shown…and been shelved…never to return.  Season 2 has been canceled. It’s a shame, because the show is mesmerizing.  [I found it after the fact.] Based loosely on the David […]

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It’s How You Say It

Have you ever wondered why your true comments weren’t received well?  Have you ever thought, “Well, I did my part.  I can’t help that he/she was offended”? You may be familiar with Michael Moore’s work.  Certainly, he’s done enough controversial documentaries to be a polarizing figure.  You either love him or hate him.  But there’s […]

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Fall Color & the Last of Summer

Ahhh, the exuberance of fall color…and “fallish” things to do. Then there are the sweet pockets of summer color that are fading away. This morning–a gray morning, perfect for pancakes and reading. Stretch.  Yawn. Have a beautiful weekend! [Post image: Petting the rabbits at Northwoods Orchard]

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Have You Ever Kissed (or Been Kissed) Like This?

A rich, triumphant, drunken kiss.  One that says, I don’t care what you think of me.  A hungry embrace. This one’s by Ellen Bass.  Whew.  Yum. Gate C22 At gate C22 in the Portland airport a man in a broad-band leather hat kissed a woman arriving from Orange County. They kissed and kissed and kissed.  […]

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