The Hit List – There are no guarantees

The Hit List – There are no guarantees

by | Aug 8, 2020 | The Hit List

“There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” – Emanuel Tanay  Many years ago, I read that quote and it stuck with me. It’s one of my favorites. During times like this, I think of...
The Hit List – Age before wisdom

The Hit List – Age before wisdom

by | Jul 25, 2020 | The Hit List

Ever have this experience: someone who is a few years older speaks to you in an all-knowing patronizing voice even though you’re a grown adult? I had a sour encounter like that recently. A woman that I barely know decided to assert herself into a conversation and made...
The Hit List – The cuckoo and the path

The Hit List – The cuckoo and the path

by | Jul 11, 2020 | The Hit List

A few weeks ago, we found an injured yellow-billed cuckoo washed up on our second-floor porch. The picture above isn’t him although I wish it was. I would like to envision him fully healed, sitting in a tree high above, doing whatever bird things he wanted to do....
The Hit List – Broken Wings

The Hit List – Broken Wings

by | Jun 27, 2020 | The Hit List

A brisk rainstorm pummeled the house and brought relief to the stale summer air. Once it eased up, I opened up the window to clear the stuffiness out of the room. There it was – a bird, splayed out on the porch, one gray and orange wing extended out the side.  I...
The Hit List – Reflection

The Hit List – Reflection

by | Jun 13, 2020 | The Hit List

I’m an introspective person by nature. Meditation, journaling, contemplating the mysteries of the universe, or how miracles happen – that’s my usual state. Which is one of the reasons why I spend so much time alone. Quiet time allows for deep reflection. Right...

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