Monthly Archives: June 2012

30 Years Ago Today…

Posted on June 19, 2012 by favoritephilosopher

How can it be, really, that Al and I were married thirty years ago?   Getting married and then looking back at it thirty years later is surreal.  It’s like I can remember the wedding day – how trim I … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam and In Gratitude

Posted on June 18, 2012 by favoritephilosopher

My ability to write and think deserves a nod of gratitude to the nuns who taught me love of the English language in high school.  Today I got my high school alumni magazine and take this moment to say a … Continue reading →

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The Mary Museum

Posted on June 16, 2012 by favoritephilosopher

Came across this quote by Audrey Hepburn on the Google home page: “Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and … Continue reading →

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No Regrets

Posted on June 12, 2012 by favoritephilosopher

Last week our local news, and from what I understand it was newsworthy outside of our state of California, publicized an extremely disturbing video of a public official (now resigned) beating his son with a belt while playing catch in … Continue reading →

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Brain Salad

Posted on June 2, 2012 by favoritephilosopher

Well.  Two weeks have passed and I haven’t been able to think of a darn thing to write.  I think this must be part of the grieving process combined with the stress of moving – numb brain.  I am enjoying … Continue reading →

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