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Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Noise of Memories
What brings back a memory that you thought long forgotten? Although it is said that scent is the most powerful memory trigger, I’ve found that noises often take me back in time. Living in the same house where I grew … Continue reading
A Comparison of Life and Death
Several months ago I started reading the ‘classic’ novel Madame Bovary. I finally finished it this week. Set in 19th century France the book tells the story of Charles Bovary a “stolid, kindhearted man without much ability or ambition.” After … Continue reading
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A Thorn in the Flesh
Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me,“My … Continue reading
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Garage Sale Philosophy
Preparing to attend a funeral, I reached into my dresser drawer to choose a hankie to keep in my purse. Hankies are essential to wipe away the tears that fall when memories overwhelm and emotions run deep. Most of my … Continue reading
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The Extreme Month of July
July. It began with a wedding. It ended with a funeral. Joy and happiness; grief and hope. Thunderstorms, lightning strikes, torrential rains sporadically interrupted record breaking temperatures that soared to 100 degrees with heat indexes reaching 115-120 degrees. The worst of the … Continue reading
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