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May 16, 2014

Existential Rag

How do you look to yourself? Does the view through another’s eyes differ from your own? Is there anyone who really knows who you are? Do you know who you are? These are strange questions, and often uncomfortable to ask, but I find myself returning to them often. If Socrates was right, and the unexamined … Continue reading →
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Published on May 16, 2014 05:00

May 11, 2014

Mother’s Day Meanderings

There is a depth here that I want to reach. A reality I want to touch without pretense or schmaltz. But it feels like it’s all been said. Hallmark has cornered the market on telling your mother how much you love her. But it’s not all storks and flowers, is it? It’s grittier than that. … Continue reading →
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Published on May 11, 2014 10:03

May 10, 2014

Summer List Rag

There are four short weeks remaining in the school year. The students are antsy. So am I. The sunny breezes and long days of summer are calling. They are calling students to the beach and me to my office because to me, summer is a time to make for all the time I spend not … Continue reading →
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Published on May 10, 2014 12:39

April 25, 2014

Zen Rag

Generally speaking, moments of Zen take one look at my life and run away screaming. They take considerable time and effort to track down, and even more effort to force them to hang around. But I need them, at least occasionally, to maintain my tenuous hold on even a modicum of sanity. So chase them … Continue reading →
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Published on April 25, 2014 05:00

April 22, 2014

Everybody Rag

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on FB lately – you know the kind: Actually, it isn’t just lately. Many FBers like to post inspirational stuff. But occasionally I worry about some of the sentiments expressed, if taken to their logical conclusion. For instance, I have to wonder if making a concerted effort to keep … Continue reading →
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Published on April 22, 2014 05:00

April 18, 2014

Hidden Rag

An old poem, revised recently and presented for your consideration. Your thoughts? Cold threads of indecision wind me ’round.  Emotion races ahead of reason giving  no answers and allowing no conclusions. All is confused, convoluted and hidden, my least favorite form of lost. The future tucked under the shadow of the present I cannot find the lighted path. Choices … Continue reading →
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Published on April 18, 2014 05:00

April 15, 2014

Expectation is a Strange and Ugly Beast

Expectation is a strange and ugly beast. Most of the fights and nearly all of the heartache in this world can be boiled down to unmet expectations.  It’s easy to forget that the world owes us nothing, and if it did, it would never acknowledge the debt. So many of us have difficulty with the … Continue reading →
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Published on April 15, 2014 05:00

April 12, 2014

Fun Facts Rag

Every profession has its issues. For writers, one of the issues is distractions. Even necessary things like eating, interaction with family, and research can, if allowed to reign unchecked, wreak havoc with a writer’s work ethic. Because let’s face it, distractions are fun, usually, while writing is often a large load of hard work. Most … Continue reading →
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Published on April 12, 2014 14:38

April 9, 2014

Top Ten for Tuesday, on Wednesday

Occasionally, in my electronic travels, I come across a list. Some are smart, others are funny, some are just plain weird. My favorites are the “Top Ten Things I’ve Learned” type. So, I got to thinking, if I were going to come up with a list, what would be on it? Stuff Life Told Me 1. … Continue reading →
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Published on April 09, 2014 17:45

April 6, 2014

Writing Process Blog Tour

I’ve been invited to participate in a Writing Process Blog Tour meme. My friend, Sabrina Garie tagged me last week, so here we are, answering four questions on the writing process. In the near future you’ll have the opportunity to visit another awesome writer: Tracie Roberts,  and find out more about her process. I’ll be interested to see … Continue reading →
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Published on April 06, 2014 11:22