Category: Ponderings
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The Contemplative Practice of “Maybe”
A Vignette:Birds of a Feather Sliding my lunch plate toward the center of the patio table, I leaned back in the chair. Elbows perched on the armrests, legs propped on the table’s edge. I stared toward the empty street lost in thought. Tickling fingers brought me back to awareness as I caught myself circulating their…
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“The Voice of the City” by O. Henry
I recently came upon this short story, and it resonated deeply. So, with no further ado … The Voice of the Cityby O. Henry Twenty-five years ago the school children used to chant their lessons. The manner of their delivery was a singsong recitative between the utterance of an Episcopal minister and the drone of…
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Concept is king
~ inspiration is everywhere ~ Fountain is a readymade sculpture by Marcel Duchamp in 1917, consisting of a porcelain urinal signed “R. Mutt” (wiki). What a beautiful sculpture! Oh, you don’t agree? Well, maybe if you knew the full story. Click here for wiki’s version (for what it’s worth). Summary: “Duchamp described his intent with…
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Things we learn along the way
~ inspiration is everywhere ~ Calligrams: Poems of Peace from War, is a collection of poems by Guillaume Apollinaire (1918). Funny thing is, I wrote a poem a few years back that I thought would be perfect to typographically form into a train (check the poem out here – Word Train). I just haven’t yet…
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Same ol’ same ol’ or something new?
The Sunday night following Groundhog Day had me thinking about the Bill Murray classic movie “Groundhog Day.” If you’re an X’er or older, surely you’ve seen it. If not, what are you waiting for? Good point, read this blog first. 🥰 So, here I am, entering client project details for the previous week worked, prepping…
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A more wholistic* path
What. A. January. I love the start of a new year—a representation of new beginnings. One month down, eleven to go before we circle back and do it all over again, from a more expansive perspective. The balance of resting in peace and overflowing actions of love brings the enjoyment of life. With enthusiasm I…
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2023: It’s just getting started
“You’re always moving toward something; make sure it’s something that matters.” -akw- One month into the new year. Is it everything you hoped for or has it already fallen flat? If you’re sailing through all those new year goals, keep at it. If you’re floundering, get up, dust yourself off, and get at it again.…
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’22 Recap: New Year, New Way
I don’t know about you, but I’ve gone through quite a transitioning period these past couple years. Left my place in NYC, the city I loved. Have since been living a boxed life. Spent some time in Florida (I love the ocean). Spent some time in Michigan (I love my family). My job ended this…
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The Upside of a Career Break-up
Walking out of RGP Technology, the sun was high and bright against the crystal blue sky, and I was confident they were going to offer me the position. I was also confident my answer would be no. I slid into my 2-door coupe, and my mind started arguing with itself. “Are you crazy? You’ve never…
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To drift like the wood
Driftwood… made smoother by the tides, winds, and waves. Much like life, I too can be made smoother by the ups, downs and all arounds. To accept or resist, therein lies my choice. Do I view the world in full color or black and white? Do I go back and forth between one and the…
Angel K Will 