Archives in Category: Things to Ponder

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Weather Channel

Posted on September 23, 2005

I have become enamoured of television’s Weather Channel ever since the twins, Katrina and Rita, showed up on the scene. Until then, I was only mildly interested in what the temperature was in my neighborhood and didn’t particularly care at

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Crockpots

Posted on September 19, 2005

There are crackpots and there are crockpots. This essay is about the latter.

I decided about a week ago to see if I could revitalize my interest in cooking by using crockpot recipes. In the past, I’ve always thought crockpot

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Humility

Posted on September 18, 2005

I spent three hours weeding today; and it was a rather satisfying, although humbling, experience. It made me realize that, no matter how organized the gardener is, she cannot depend on weather.

I started the spring growing season high with

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Mr. Orange Arms

Posted on September 17, 2005

It’s late, almost midnight; I’m tired, but wired. So what to do? Like the late night news, I’ll recap the day’s activities for those who are also still awake.

Today I went to my first football game since I was

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Odds, Ends

Posted on September 16, 2005

For the fun of it, I’m offering my opinion on some current issues. In fact, I’ve divided my comments into three categories: over the top, just right, and don’t bother – with an extra tip for coping along the way.

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Each Day

Posted on September 15, 2005

Every day I read a page of inspiration from a book titled A Year of Living Consciously. This is the second year in a row that I’ve tried to incorporate this book into my daily routine. I think I could

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Monday

Posted on September 12, 2005

I’ve gone on public record as liking Monday for a variety of reasons. But this particular Monday didn’t measure up in any way at all.

Usually I take Monday to ease into things, knowing the rest of the week is

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9/11

Posted on September 11, 2005

Today two people who are very important to me celebrate their respective birthdays; and, for the past four years, it’s saddened me that they will always have to share their holiday with one of our nation’s tragedies.

If you’ve read

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New Orleans

Posted on September 10, 2005

I understand there is a discussion raging about whether to rebuild New Orleans on its current site, which is considerably below sea level, or whether to rebuild at another location, presumably more favorable to hurricanes.

I’m not sure which side

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Semantics

Posted on September 9, 2005

There are thousands of former residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Are they refugees or evacuees?

At first glance, what does it matter? After all, what’s most important in the here and now is to help them. Help them find

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