Monthly Archives: March 2013

Perks of Aging

Posted on March 29, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

After my Dad died, my Mother was in a fragile state, of course.  She and Dad were inseparable, and although she was entirely capable of living life without him, it was nevertheless understandably daunting and sad for her as she … Continue reading →

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Another Dream…

Posted on March 25, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

 At a Toastmaster’s meeting recently one of our members, a woman over sixty, had just returned from Michigan where she had ice skated for the first time.  She said she decided she was going to learn to ice skate.  I … Continue reading →

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The New Pope Part II

Posted on March 21, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

OK, this new Pope is freakin’ me out.  If you’re Catholic or read my blog last year about Holy Thursday, you know that it’s a very special service.  If you’re not Catholic, Holy Thursday services commemorate the Last Supper when … Continue reading →

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A New Pope

Posted on March 13, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

What IS it about Catholics and our Papal election that just whips the rest of the world into a chimney watching, odds laying, history spewing media frenzy?  I’m not complaining, I just think it’s kind of funny.  All of a … Continue reading →

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My Coyotes

Posted on March 7, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

You might remember how much sad I was that I would no longer hear coyotes in the middle of the night back in Lafayette.  The first time I ever heard that sound was while camping  in Death Valley back in … Continue reading →

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New Life

Posted on March 6, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

Here it was, so suddenly it seemed, almost impossible to believe a year has passed.  It is the first anniversary of Terri’s death.  Of course the deep grief has subsided.  I was blessed with a phone call from two of … Continue reading →

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