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Continue reading →: Isabel in Harry Potter’s World
I would love to vacation in Harry Potter’s world. I find the scenes, characters, and story fascinating and exciting. My magical power would be shapeshifting. My mascot would be Taz, my black cat. My favorite class would be Potions. My house would be Gryffindor: Courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. I…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man part 3
A red-tailed hawk circled overhead, searching for its morning prey. As the tide shifted, the exposed mudflats and wet rocks released a rich, organic smell of earth and decaying river vegetation. Cold moving water, morning dew, damp wood pilings, creosote, and distant diesel exhaust hung in the heavy air. He…
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Continue reading →: Good Morning Joe
My first meditation of today started with Joe in my morning coffee. Joe has traveled a long way to reach my cup. Today, I am reflecting on others’ kindness. The kindness shown by the person who planted the seed was amazing. They tended the coffee plants and picked the ripest…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man cont.
Brian, that doesn’t sound familiar. And he is my Father? Then why the guns? There was something about that scenario he did not like. He set his drink down on the boss’s desk and said. “I think I’ll leave now.” Again, the poke in his ribs from the gun nozzles.…
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Continue reading →: July 20, 1969
The Apollo 11 lunar module landed on the Moon at 4:17 PM EDT (which was 3:17 PM EST) on July 20, 1969 Mission Overview: Launch Date: July 16, 1969; Landing Date: July 20, 1969; Splashdown Date: July 24, 1969; Rocket: Saturn V; Landing Site: Sea of Tranquility The Crew: Neil…
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Continue reading →: The Illustrated Man
The illustrated man walked silently in the rain, his hat pulled low over his eyes and a Chesterfield dangling from his lips. His London fog raincoat’s collar was pulled up, covering his neck. His footsteps echoed on the slick sidewalks of the Lower East Side of the dark city. Up…
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Continue reading →: 70 Years Tattoo Free
If I had to get a tattoo right now, why do I have to? That is insane. I’ve managed 70 years without a tattoo just fine. At this point, if I had to, the tattoo artist would have to iron out my skin first; I’d probably protest because it would…
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Continue reading →: Because You See Me
Because you hear meWhen I rattle onYou listen like no one elseTo the silly meTo moody me Because I hear youListen carefullyAt every word you sayI’m still in aweYou even talk to me Because you see meWhen I don’t even know who I amYou see the good, the bad, and…
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Continue reading →: My Imaginary Friend from Youth
Panama, her surroundings were lush with greenery, orchids, and exotic flowers. A nearby waterfall tumbled over rocks and crevices, spraying her with refreshing, cool water. Her shadow was back; she could sense it, hidden among the foliage, watching her from a short distance. The air was perfumed with intoxicating botanical…
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