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Monthly Archives: December 2012
At The End Of 2012
I look at the calendar today and see December 31st on the page. My mind immediately plays a few bars of “Auld Lang Syne”. It’s the Guy Lombardo version, of course. This is the only “sweet swing” that has survived … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, Meanderings, music
Tagged death, family, friends, leaving, New Year's Day, new year's eve, nostalgia
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The Penultimate
As a youngster, I understood the meaning of the word ultimate to mean the most excellent, the finest, the final statement of quality. One day, I heard somebody use the word “penultimate”. In my little brain, I figured that penultimate … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Meanderings
Tagged consolation prize, penultimate, second best, second place, second to the last
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Dragon Kings
A fellow dragon acquaintance of mine, Mai Cheng, suggested, off-hand, that I should contemplate a water king dragon because of our drought conditions in Nebraska. I smiled and quipped that I might need to resort to that. I asked if he … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, Meanderings, religion
Tagged Chinese Dragons, Dragon Kings
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Year-Ender …Floral Friday
Well, this is the last Floral Friday of the year already! The last of the unfinished business needs attention. That means my project list needs closure, too. I’m glad to clear the slate and ease my mind in preparation for 2013. … Continue reading
Revolutionary Johannes Kepler
It’s noteworthy that Carl Sagan called Johannes Kepler the “first astrophysicist and the last scientific astrologer.” Kepler’s groundbreaking work and theories influenced scientific investigation of the cosmos, astronomical astrology, meteorology, mathematics and Christian religion. He was a tireless thinker, writer … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, History, Politics, religion, Science
Tagged Astrology, astronomy, Johannes Kepler, mathematics, physics, religion, Tycho Brahe
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Karma Chameleon
Today is one of those times I simply know to go with the flow. In the random database that is my brain, my internal, mental jukebox decided to loop Boy George’s “Karma Chameleon”. In my opinion, one playthrough of that … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Health, Meanderings, religion
Tagged Buddhism, Hinduism, Kamma, Karma
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Season’s Greetings 2012
I’ll be brief because this is a busy day for everyone. I want to thank you for taking time out of your days to read what I have to offer on these pages. No matter who you are, where you’re … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Floral Arts, Friendship
Tagged holiday greetings, winter holidays
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