Startling and unconscionable. When I think about all that has occurred in the past two days, the uncertainty of day-to-day existence is flagrantly empty of any hint of guarantees. Which is why my dear friends, the moments we live are so very, very precious. Wherever I am at this moment, is what unfolds for me […]
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Hokusai says look carefully. He says pay attention, notice. He says keep looking, stay curious. Hokusai says says there is no end to seeing He says look forward to getting old. He says keep changing, you just get more who you really are. He says get stuck, accept it, repeat yourself as long as it […]
Living like a shadow shifting, eyes closed in the passing of another’s light. Pushing off the notion before it breathes, that what you are is excellent. Caving to a swagger you think is better. Heading towards the exit before the show begins is somehow better than an aisle seat. Convincing to the world underneath. When […]
What is loss really about? Is it the experience of being deprived of any number of possessions or personal relationships? Does loss spur the beast of addiction to run full speed towards destruction? Exhaustive effort can be spent clinging to places and people, afraid of losing that semblance of security even when the reality is […]
If I possessed the world I’d give you a wide desert A fast car An undersea palace And a mountain all your own If I commanded the heavens I’d give you the sun A golden chariot The three brightest stars And a silver comet If I controlled the universe I’d give you hope, Faith, serenity, […]
On my way home from work my commute takes me past a hill upon which the American flag has flown since shortly after 9/11. The first time I saw the flag there, I felt it spoke to deep and heartfelt commitment to freedom, liberty, courage and justice. Our nation was reeling in shock, anger and […]
My dad was born in Kentucky and was 25 years old in 1945 when he was hired on at the then called, David Taylor Model Basin. He took me there once before kid-to-work-day was fashionable, and showed me the huge tank used to test model ships for the Navy. I thought it was spectacular. Dad […]
It is annoying to find yourself awake at odd hours when you know you have a full day waiting, which by the way, comes with the expectation that you show up with an ability to think and participate with others. There should be no mystery involved when it comes to getting to sleep and staying […]
On a warm, sunny spring day when I was maybe 7 years old my Dad took me fishing. He took me fishing once, and only once. The fish were running so thick on the Potomac River you could just about scoop them out of the water with a net if you wanted. We loaded up […]
Breathing the same air Telling the same sky, “Good morning.” You were here so many sunrises ago I saw you clearly then Breathing The shadows of our memory Touch gently What only we both knew Passing vision of our history Fond recollection leaves The world our world is full Art is the offspring Open ever […]
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