Tag: love
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He Loved Her
“This morning, with her, having coffee.” — Johnny Cash, when asked for his definition of paradise.
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Her Heart
A dear friend just endured open heart surgery. Her heart. Opened. Now she has always lived a life with an open heart, loving and laughing and giving to others, but this was different and frightening. Her heart truly opened and laid bare in a way that it should never be. Open to the bright hot lights…
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The Accompaniment
Many times I’ve wished my life had a soundtrack – a swelling orchestral accompaniment to celebrate my victories and finesse my failures. My moments of sadness and longing would be so much more poignant with a cello playing a brooding melody in a minor key. And that last half mile on my run would be…
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Mercy and Gratitude
As human beings, we are charged with making sure the least among us are fed, clothed, and well. How much better to dwell in the light of love and compassion, than to fester in anger, blame, and judgment on the other side of the hardline.
Truth and Malbec 