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Monthly Archives: October 2021
Sure signs
We’re finally getting rain in Southern California, another sign that fall is here, winter is to follow. Here is another poem from Ted Kooser, one of my favorites, for this Monday’s Poem of the Week. So many crickets tonight –like … Continue reading
Advice For Those Who Wish To Become Physicians
Advice for Those Who Wish To Become Physicians When I was in undergraduate school, I wanted to be an oceanographer. I was fortunate enough to be accepted to three top ranked programs. Unfortunately, they were all private schools, and even … Continue reading
Posted in America, Ethics, Health and wellness, Medicine, Relatioships, School, Thoughts & Musings
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Windy and Cold
Welcome back to Poetry Monday. I periodically jot down poems I like, but in the following, I seem to have misplaced its author. If you recognize it, let me know. Regardless, it seems to fit this particular morning. Be well. … Continue reading
Posted in America, Family, Love, Marriage, Poetry, Relatioships, Thoughts & Musings
Tagged Weather, Wind
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THOUGHTS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY
One thing that seems common to both sides of our current divisions is a significant lack of humor. This piece from the Archives is dedicated to you. Save the whales. Collect the whole set. A day without sunshine is … Continue reading
Posted in America, Humor, Politics, Thoughts & Musings
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A Midwinter Letter
Another week has started, so it must be time for Monday’s Poem of the Week. Fall just started, but it’s never too early to look forward to snow. Enjoy. A MIDWINTER LETTER It has been snowing all morning,light flakes, none … Continue reading
Why We Blog
One Is the Loneliest Number Three Dog Night sang it. Poets and writers have written of it. Movies and plays have portrayed it. The essential loneliness of our human existence and our yearning for connection is a primal force driving … Continue reading
Posted in America, friendship, Loneliness, Relatioships, Thoughts & Musings
Tagged Blogs, Philosophy, Writing
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GALE
GALE Tempestuous waves thrash the sullen shore As bloated raindrops plash pockmarks in the sand. The flavor of salt and seaweed permeate the air, Borne on howling, racing winds – The Gale wreaks its wrath.
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