It was, perhaps, the longest 10 minutes I can remember. Certainly my older dog Tiramisu didn’t seem to mind. But I had to seriously consider what was going on in the head of my 14 month old Belgian Shepherd Rizzo. After asking him to “Sit!”, there I stood, a full 10 minutes later, still waiting for his butt to hit the ground.
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Remembering Neil Armstrong – an old-fashioned kind of hero
When I heard that Neil Armstrong had died, I was struck with a small sadness. Not because of any dependency my life (or quality of life) might have had on him, nor because of any active role he currently played on the world stage. I was sad in a small way simply because I now will never get the chance, no matter how remote it might ever have been, to meet him and shake his hand.
Minute to Freedom #58: Taking My Own Advice
Today let’s talk about taking my own advice. Has it ever seemed like you could see what others needed to do in a situation, but couldn’t see the same for yourself?
What Exactly Is Happiness?
Happiness is an abstract concept. It has no particular shape, no unique determinant, and no easily expressed taste. Yet many philosophers agree on one thing: happiness is central to human life.
Chand Baori – Stepwell
This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple, and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India.
By What Measure?
As he overcame the trauma of struggling with mental illness, the author counts his survival as a blessing, and is humbled, but stronger than ever.
Good Grief
Clause was a sable black cat with an attitude built on entitlement. He graciously allowed me and my other cat, Jack, to share his home, his food and his sleeping quarters for nearly three and a half years.
A Man On The Moon
“…I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.” – This goal was achieved when astronaut Neil A. Armstrong became the first human to set foot upon the Moon at 10:56 p.m. EDT, July 20, 1969.
Sirroco
Red desert sand, blue-black cliffs. Lemon sky. The smell of fried arancini and calzone …
Objectivity In Fiction
Guest author Marshall McCarthy discusses how objectivity in fiction can allow the reader to form their own opinion, as opposed to being force fed that of the writer’s.
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