Category: Perspective
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The hospital and real life
The experience in a hospital is real life. It’s life, obviously. And, it’s not real life, although it may feel like it. I was in the hospital sometimes for stretches of two or three weeks. A couple of times, I was told in advance that I’d be there for about a month. I prepared for…
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Two kinds of intelligence
What have we lost?
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Eat it like it is
I don’t like onion bagels. I don’t ask for onion bagels. The poor barista seemed new, rushed, overwhelmed. He must have grabbed an onion bagel from the same tray that displayed my beautiful multigrain bagel in front. I didn’t realize it until I tore open the bag an hour later at my desk, ready for…
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Above it all…
Above it all, the clouds Like the poet said Move across the landscape Regardless of our stories Regardless of blame Regardless of how we make the world small. Above it all, the clouds— The invitation To raise the gaze Relax the mind And remember to be grateful.
A Few Thoughts 