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Category Archives: Observatory
Come Walk With Me
At least I walk most days in these “unprecedented times”—a phrase I am thoroughly weary of. I decide to head out about 3pm so I can walk before the sun starts its descent at four. It’s well-hidden today, in grey … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Dark side of the Moon, Gravity, Observatory, Star Catalogue, Winter Solstice
Tagged Christmas, thoughts
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All the Res
I am away on retreat this week in a cabin in the woods–a long overdue few days away. I need to retreat, re-energize, reorder, reboot, renew, refill–all the res. I need them. It’s been quite a time since I last … Continue reading
Posted in Observatory, Wonderment
Tagged creativity, family, health, life, observations, parenting, performing
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Because Nobody Needs Poofy Hair
Prompted by a query from Rachel at my blog post bemoaning the fact that SunSilk Anti-Poof Hair Creme was no longer available, I’ve decided to update you on my research on alternatives to this magical elixir of the anti-poof. First … Continue reading
Good-bye Trees
So, when I said daily, clearly what I meant was I would THINK about posting daily and ACTUALLY post just every few days. Sheesh. Hey, at least I made it two days in a row. In my defense, I had a hard day … Continue reading
Posted in Leaves, Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory, Twilight
Tagged life, loss, nature
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The Redemption of the 20-Somethings
It would be easy for me to fold up this little laptop and decide there are much more productive things to do be doing with my day. After all, there are a hundred more ways I could be more productive. … Continue reading
Posted in celestial beings, Comets of Kindness, Observatory, Rainbows, Sun, Uncategorized
Tagged emotions, kids, life, rave
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I have a blog and I’m not afraid to use it
I turned a corner somewhere. Crossed a line. Went through a doorway. And I’m not sure it’s a good corner/line/doorway. I hate 20-somethings. I no longer keep quiet when something pisses me off. I’m scaring the 20-somethings when they do something … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Meteor Shower, Observatory
Tagged business, Humor, life, middle-age, rant
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The Danger of the Single Story
This is an engaging and insightful talk from Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie. I recently spoke at a university where a student told me that it was such a shame that Nigerian men were physical abusers like the father character in my … Continue reading
The Magic of Showing Up
If you take a look at my archives (don’t you do that on a regular basis?) you will note that there is a big drop off in my posting frequency starting in June. I mean 6 entries in August? 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Big Bang, Observatory, Rainbows, Wonderment
Tagged creativity, life, philosophy, thoughts
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My Excalibur, My Oil and Sauce Dispenser (No. 111)
I stopped by the dollar deal shelves at the grocery store today. I was in pursuit of mandarin oranges for the semi-annual Tomorrow Salad, but first I detoured over as the stacks of plastic and cheap glass beckoned me. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Observatory, Sun, Wonderment
Tagged Humor, shopping, writing
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Persona, have you met your Shadow?
A man is standing beside the road. He is a middle-aged man. He has a bald spot and a circle of brown spiky hair. He is dressed in a pressed tweed jacket, pressed dress pants, shiny dress shoes–all high-end labelled … Continue reading
Tentative Equinox North
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