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Blue Man

It was March 1988 and I was west bound on highway 205 just before Tracy.  The car I was driving was a wreck.  I had a tool box on the back seat along with a few spare parts and the … Continue reading

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Throw Pillow

On the couch they are decorative fashionable accessories brightening the living room. On the sofa they are good to support the back after a hard day’s work or to lay one’s head on while sleeping to the TV. They can … Continue reading

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The Lessons of Water Wheel Falls

http://www.reluctanthiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TheLessonsofWaterwheelFalls.mp3 Teacher, Watcher, Carer, Defender, Friend, Mother of the twelve year-old boy. Teacher says “Boots tie like this Hoist the pack like this Sleeping bag here, food there, jacket on top Now, take the map and the lesson taught And … Continue reading

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Juxtaposition

Where to start? It’s been a very busy week here and looking back at the whole week just makes me even more tired and my back aches a little more.  It’s been a good week, great week, or as my … Continue reading

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