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The myth of time and the power of silence and action

So, we must legislate and state clearly what our ideals and goals are as well as what behaviors are not acceptable in our society. And then, we must use the time while people are adapting to the new behaviors, to change their hearts. The work is not done. It must continue. Continue reading →

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TGIF — Nature, Beauty, Gratitude

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For the quote box 

This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play. — Alan W. Watts

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Developing Your Style – a la Astaire

From today’s The Writer’s Almanac, on the birthday of Fred Astaire: [Fred Astaire] said: “The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your … Continue reading →

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Daily writing

The best piece of writing advice I ever ignored was to write every day. Boy, did I ignore this advice. I heard it dozens of times, from writers I admired, but I didn’t start doing it until I got to … Continue reading →

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