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An observer of this world who reads, writes and occasionally does arithmetic

Full circle by the river

The sun is starting to set as I sit here on banks of the Mississippi River. A light breeze blows and the walking path behind me shows the occasional runner, … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · 43 Comments

Just a quickie post to say hello and you are not forgotten

My apologies to all of my blogging friends for not reading/commenting on your posts for the past week. I just returned from another trip to my most favorite city, New … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · 26 Comments

The best of Albert Goldman

Just a quick post today to share a few laughs from an exceptional actor, Nathan Lane, in a movie, The Birdcage. Still scratching my head on why he did not … Continue reading

April 19, 2013 · 16 Comments

Women, you are more beautiful than you think

For many years, Dove has launched campaigns on helping young girls build their self esteem to senior women posing nude, showing their true beauty. Dove has a new campaign, “Real … Continue reading

April 18, 2013 · 35 Comments

No, you are not seeing double..

Yesterday I did a post telling about my new photography blog. Well the village idiot (me) accidently deleted the blog. Yes, I know..smooth move.. So after re-building said blog I … Continue reading

April 16, 2013 · 11 Comments

My four Indie movie picks for spring

I do not watch television but am an avid Indie film fan(atic). I try to watch at least 3 new movies a month and having a daughter that is a … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · 20 Comments

Paper Dolls for us big kids- Mibo Animals

I am probably the most un-arts & craftsy person you will ever meet. I can not draw, knit, do pottery, sew (ok, I can do basic things) or any of … Continue reading

April 13, 2013 · 29 Comments

Hero- Poetry month selection #2

April is poetry month and while I should have written something new for the occasion, I pulled this from my “still working” files. When I encounter people in the world, … Continue reading

April 11, 2013 · 38 Comments

Yoga vs Jail for our at-risk youth (Lineage Project)

Every so often I read about a program aimed at working with our at risk teens in hopes of deterring future criminal behavior. Programs such as volunteering, mentors, etc. seem … Continue reading

April 7, 2013 · 34 Comments

Faces among us- Volume 3

For the past few weeks I have been focusing on street photography. Standing on street corners, side streets and brazenly taking pictures of unknown people is no easy task. Now … Continue reading

April 5, 2013 · 52 Comments
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