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Rose-colored Reflections

Why do things unfold as they do? A couple of days ago I experienced two things that stood in stark contrast only minutes apart. It was Monday morning and I … Continue Reading →


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Time to Go?

My mom had a belief that when people got to a certain point in their lives they were less able to make a valuable contribution and that they were less … Continue Reading →


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Countdown to January 2

This is the hardest time of the year. Even though it’s my third holiday season alone, without my parents, it’s still hard and the aloneness that I feel can’t be … Continue Reading →


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Resistance is futile

Today I realized that resistance is futile. I am destined to become my mother. End of story. I realized this as my car (formerly my mom’s) steered its way into … Continue Reading →


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Waking up……Alone

In the stillness Sunday morning I awake supported by my Tempur-Pedic mattress which feels strong and loyal, but there’s something missing here. And, as I reflect on my night’s dream … Continue Reading →


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Where there is no Vision a People Perish

“Where there is no vision a people perish.” I first saw this quote atop City Hall in downtown Camden New Jersey in 1990 when I was working there. I don’t … Continue Reading →


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Breaking through

Just because someone annoys you doesn’t mean you can’t learn from them. Just because someone disconcerts you doesn’t mean they can’t learn from you. And, just because someone seems to … Continue Reading →


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Up the Down Staircase

This morning I woke up very slowly. I’d taken a Benadryl at 3 AM and set my alarm for 7. When I was awakened by the alarm I felt sluggish … Continue Reading →


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Death

  Much like a stream of water that flows through rock and over the course of time carves out a beautiful canyon, the deaths of my family and friends are … Continue Reading →


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What’s it all about?

Life – what’s it all about? The strife, the stress, the struggle Pulling at you, pressing on me?   Then I pause ….. and breathe. Relevance fades into insignificance For … Continue Reading →


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