daily journal
September 1, 2009
- There is a pervasive grayish-orange aura today. The sun’s way of trying to shine through, I suppose. Hurrying to my upstairs window, camera in hand, I try to capture one of the tired, red helicopters, this one’s retardant apparatus dangling valiantly, though almost impotently against the vastness of this wilderness-in-the-city fire. It clatters past, too urgent for me. They’re there ...
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February 7, 2009
- "Throughout our journey, many people will fly in and out of our lives. What glorious feathers they will leave behind! " Courage of Fear I hung on to that relationship like no other in my entire life. I fought hard for its survival and once beaten and torn I was forced to admit defeat. He was gone and gone for good this time. Unable to accept its ending I didn't believe life could get ...
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December 6, 2008
- How did the world begin?What is the address of the beginning? * * *All existence is God.God's presence fills the entire world.definition is spiritual idolatry. * * *Prayer - it's a good thing. It gives you an edge. But God doesn't answer prayers. * * *"You're prolific. How about a poem for your urologist?" she asks. "Okay," I say."All I ask is that you keep it general ...
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April 19, 2008
- Saturday, April 19, 10:58AM - CURRENT PROJECT: The Breton & The GeneralThe sun is out...ok, it's Oregon, so it's not now. I cleaned my workspace this morning...a sure sign of procrastination. I can always tell if I'm struggling with the next scene when my desk is clean...Matt nudges me gently. "Honey, your desk looks awfully clean..." "Quiet, you!" I go online to one of ...
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