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October 12, 2009 09:16 AM EDT --
It’s been my pleasure to have been involved in the preparation of some documents about a beautiful country. It’s a funny thing that although I’ve never been there, I have fallen in love . . .
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September 14, 2009 02:55 PM EDT --
"Do you ken John Peel
With his coat so gay?
Do you ken John Peel
At the break of day?"
Part of a traditional Scottish folk song.
The young fox was excited and all of his . . .
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August 15, 2009 11:53 AM EDT --
Silvery Moon,
Source of all our mystery,
Sensuous mirror,
Reflector of our dreams.
Tonight, I’ve come to outwit you.
Here is my magic tool.
A flask of . . .
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August 15, 2009 06:19 AM EDT --
My room faces the desert sand
There are windows but no curtains.
When the desert wind blows
I feel its warmth
And I can hear the music.
But when I reach up,
I feel your tears,
Sweet . . .
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August 15, 2009 04:20 AM EDT --
While I was an exchange student in Germany and because of a sufficient skill in handling a stick and a ball, I was chosen to represent a German Students Team at a hockey tournament in Madrid, Spain. . . .
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August 10, 2009 05:32 AM EDT --
While I was in Germany, as an exchange student, I worked, during one vacation, for a company in the town of Duisburg, on the great Rhine river.On my way to work, each morning, I would pass by a building . . .
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August 07, 2009 10:08 AM EDT --
THE SEA AND THE SHRINKING ISLAND
My happy sojourn in the fascinating Basque country around San Sebastian was sadly ending. For an unforgettable ten days, I had worked on a farm, shared meals with the . . .
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July 20, 2009 02:14 PM EDT --
Strangely, people can have the same qualities as gemstones. If you would think about it, I'm sure that you’ll be able to think of friends and colleagues, who fall into one or other one of these . . .
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July 19, 2009 05:43 PM EDT --
When there was love,
How much did you give?
Was it from your heart?
Was it all you had?
Oh there was joy,
And there was pain.
But that was when we shared.
Now as I walk . . .
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July 17, 2009 10:08 AM EDT --
So much is written about lost loves and faded loves. That is quite understandable especially when you recall that Byron wrote his best poetry while pining for his departed loved one.
However, one must . . .
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July 14, 2009 09:43 AM EDT --
For those ready to begin again.
Parting is such sweet sorrow, Tis said and tis true. But only if the parting's brief.
But should your dear one cross a line, That widens to a crevice And valley of . . .
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July 13, 2009 04:49 PM EDT --
O barren banks of the Saraswati. Dry shores that once spawned life. Where sacred water lavished glory On ancient cities now forgot.
There I found you, Moonstone. You, who taught me ancient truths. O . . .
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July 13, 2009 09:33 AM EDT --
Are you? Were you ever? Could you one day be?
Is there a way? Can you dream? Can you feel?
Can you tell me how much?
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July 09, 2009 11:06 AM EDT --
I’m sorry but my limited sit-up time prevents me from commenting and responding.
However a friend has kindly agreed to cut and paste this piece.
It’s dedicated to someone who dances in . . .
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June 30, 2009 08:50 AM EDT --
Hi dear friends and colleagues
I'm recently out of hospital after a hospital for a back op. I may only sit at my laptop for minutes a day.
I love you all and will be back soon.
Take care, . . .
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June 02, 2009 04:41 PM EDT --
"My son, this is all a miracle without equal. I am sure that it is a blessing from above. The greatest of all grillos has arrived here in our own backyard. In our backyard. Can you believe that?" His . . .
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June 01, 2009 10:57 AM EDT --
"My name is Alfonso Pedro Gonsalez Alvarez and I'm from the little village of Cordoba, in Mexico. When you read this story, you'll think that I've been smokin' that loco weed. But I will reply no no. . . .
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May 31, 2009 09:30 AM EDT --
I'm like a coin. There's something on my one side. Something else on the other side. And something more else on the third side. A three sided coin? Yes, that me. A three sided coin. Very rare. A collectors . . .
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May 31, 2009 04:42 AM EDT --
Wait. I never said that is a true story. Is it a complete fabrication? No, I can't say that Is it mainly true? Can we talk about that...Over a cup of coffee? So what am I trying to say? It's this. Fall . . .
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May 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT --
DO YOU SEE THE WAY?
I read so much about losses And reams about doubts in faith. I look around and see eyes dimmed And cheeks streamed by tears of dismay. Are we on the same road, you and me?
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