MATTERS OF THE HEART-
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"More die of heartbreak than anything else. Yet, there are no mass movements against heartbreak or demonstrations in the streets"
--Saul Bellow

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I imagine you've noticed that one of the most common themes on blogs, profiles, etc. involves... Read More

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THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 (c/o History Channel.com)
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This historical event speaks volumes and for itself. Belief, unbelief, indifference. Realities, fairy tales, wishful thinking. What are we to do with the babel coming at us from every direction ?

This most improbable event ought give us pause. Could it happen again ? Does it really matter ? How come so few people know of this ? It packs one serio... Read More

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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS AND CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS

A good man sent me the following note.
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"This may sound a little strange but have you written your own obituary yet. I did several years ago and was totally honest about myself. I counted my many blessings and my numerous faults. I told of my life, my loves, and my desires that were unfilled. It was an eyeopening experience. I found that when I put it all i... Read More

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"NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN"

Last night I went to a move theatre for the first time in 4 months. I expected it to be decent. I believe it deserves to win Best Movie of the Year. I must reach far back to remember anything remotely as real as this one. I felt myself operating in two worlds throughout the movie. The visible presence of Chigurh moving around as an effective and twisted predator (almost a hint of evil-incarnate)wasn't as gripping as the unseen forces recognized by some.
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I hope you will take the time to read the newspaper article that alerts us to something worthy of our attention. Warriors are bound to protect ALL innocent and vulnerable people. It doesn't matter whether we believe it or not, like it or not, we ARE our brother's keepers. We are all part of one big human family---really just cells in Mother Earth. The things we do and fail to do for those less fortunate DO affect in ways we can't even begin to imagine--again, natural law couldn't care less if... Read More

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