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I am my favorite philosopher

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Posted on October 26, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

A quick scan of my blog reveals that apparently I have not ranted about this.  Ranted about people chatting up during performances where quiet is preferable (That quiet part in a song or dance?  It’s called a “rest” and is … Continue reading →

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Who Is That Girl and Why Doesn’t She Stick Around?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

So this morning, Monday morning, I am walking in circles trying to decide where to start. Which of the spokes from the center of the wheel should I follow this morning?  I immediately become overwhelmed and just go make some … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve: Passwords

Posted on September 18, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

When did it become necessary for me to have passwords to my own life, my own stuff?  It’s driving me a little nuts right now.   I’ve been struggling to keep a grip on my Apple account password, which I … Continue reading →

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Anne of Green Gables

Posted on September 17, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

The final line of Anne of Green Gables goes something like this: “God’s in His heaven and all’s right with the world.”  I figure I’m always coming here and torturing my friends when I’m having a bad day, I thought … Continue reading →

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The First Item on My Christmas Wish List 2014 (as if anybody in my immediate family reads this blog…)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

I gotta get me some night vision goggles.  We live on this canyon, you see.  Last night I was up as usual at midnight and heard something whining outside.  I listened intently – it almost sounded like the cat might … Continue reading →

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You Win

Posted on September 7, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

I have described before on these pages how, when I am in need of some centering, I go to the ocean not to sit in the lotus position but to dive into the waves, challenging the ocean to match my … Continue reading →

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A Philosopher/Scientist’s Dream Come True

Posted on September 7, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

It is 12:21 a.m. In my last blog, I mentioned how I went to check the spelling of dilemna because over recent years spell check has been underlining it, as it just did in this sentence.  Found a page called … Continue reading →

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Get Back on the Bike

Posted on September 6, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

Remember what it was like the very first time you found your perfect balance point on a two wheeled bike and the sense of freedom that jettisoned away any fear that might have lingered?  No, I mean REALLY remember, in your … Continue reading →

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Free at Last?

Posted on August 12, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

For those of us who fight the fight against depression, the worst part of hearing about Robin Williams’ suicide is the deep understanding of the state of mind that led him to desire the freedom of death. It is the … Continue reading →

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Facebook Saturday morning

Posted on August 2, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

I just love Saturday mornings on Facebook…people go nuts posting snippets of wisdom, posting photos of grandkids or “breakfast with my husband” (yes im talking about you lovely Lauren I. McMillen) …I know that not everyone thinks Facebook is a … Continue reading →

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