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Category Archives: dreams
On the other side is both sides?
“We chased our pleasures hereDug our treasures thereBut can you still recallThe time we cried? Break on through to the other sideBreak on through to the other side” “Break on Through” by The Doors and Jim Morrison It’s often interesting … Continue reading
Posted in Change, dreams, inspiration, lyrics, reality, teaching
Tagged challenges, entitlement, introspection, joy, rewards, students, teaching
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the pull of the moon…
I love to gaze at the moon. I’m not sure why and I’m not sure what I think about while staring at it. I just love to see it. There’s nothing better on a cold, crisp winter evening than to … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, characters, dreams, life lessons, literature, mindset, Reflections
Tagged beauty, lessons, moon, outsiders, Ponyboy, thoughtful, tolerance, understanding
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Simpler times…
During this era of pandemic illness and isolation we have had a chance to get back to the basics a bit. We’ve gone out far less, eaten more at home, and families are spending more time together than perhaps they … Continue reading
Posted in authors, characters, creativity, culture, dreams, friendship, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged change, fear, Finney, friends, inspiration, literature, nostalgia, scifi, simplicity, truth
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Missing, yet discovering…
These past few months have been challenging. That said, I speak those words as a fortunate individual. I’d never been much of a fan of the Governor of New York but he provided stable leadership through the pandemic with his … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, Change, dreams, gratitude, learning experiences
Tagged baseball, challenges, dreams, isolation, nostalgia, pandemic, Tennis
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The Alone Girl in summer…
A slice of fiction…. Summer is a happy time for many. It was for the Alone Girl. The tomboy loved the outdoors and summer meant staying up late, playing outside, bicycling everywhere, swimming, tennis, reading, and, if lucky, a small … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Celebration, dreams, fiction, nostalgia
Tagged anxiety, doldrums, fear, insecurity, reading, school, summer, swimming, teenager
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Red sky at the cabin in my head…
The town in which I live is characterized by having many trees, both hardwood and pine. As a result my previous and current residences lack an expansive view of the sky. It seems that wherever I’ve lived, I’ve always wanted … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, friendship, nature, Thankfulness, women
Tagged beauty, dreams, friends, inspiration, nature, sky
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The Alone Girl, part three
A tang filled the air tickling the girl’s nose. Watery sun filtered through high clouds. The girl walked on, the scent of burning leaves pleasant on the air. Garbed in an old sage green wool sweater of her father’s, a … Continue reading
Gardening fantasies…
I love the thought of gardening. I love experiencing a beautiful oasis. I love working the soil with my hands. My reality…I’m garden poor. My fantasies are writing checks that my truth can’t cash. Yes, I live in a condo … Continue reading
Hometown stuff
Delmar, NY – love it or hate it, it’s my hometown. I’ve lived the majority of my life here and as Dickens would say, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….” My experience with Delmar … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, nostalgia, Reflections, simplicity, Uncategorized
Tagged change, childhood, hometowns, Memories, suburbs, yearning
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Finally!
It’s a shame I’m not writing much, but that’s life. The other day, while strolling through Pinterest, I came across a quote that makes so much sense to me. It says, “It’s like I’m homesick for a place that doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, creativity, dreams, inspiration
Tagged aspirations, autumn, cottages, dreams, imagination
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