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The Language of Love
Six years ago on this day Alex died. His last words were spoken to his trainer, Dr. Irene Pepperberg: "You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you." Alex, the African gray parrot, lived 31 years. He was smart. He learned hundreds of words and combined them novelly into...
24 words
"You, hear me! Give this fire to that old man. Pull the black worm off the bark and give it to the mother. And no spitting in the ashes!" It's not quite the Gettysburg Address, but it is deathless prose. The double dozen 'ultra conserved', resilient words have...
Wear Your Invisible Crown
In a funk, faithful friend? If you are, take heart and know that there are simple 'seasons without reasons' in life - and some of them feel strangely funky. Know that these feelings will pass, like seasons and reasons do. The light will shine through the window into...
Recipient vs Strength
I learned something in yoga today that would have benefitted me 50 years ago, nearer my youth. I learned that expanding one's chest to breathe deeply, fully draws in feminine, recipient energy, while exhaling unleashes masculine strength and power into the world. No...
C’est Moi
ogophile PRONUNCIATION: (LOG-uh-fyl) MEANING: noun: One who loves words. That's OGOPHILE, not Francophile. C'est Moi. Et vous? My wonderful hubby, Larry, would say he's an OGLER and lover of me, who is addicted to words. He supports my habit, and I support everything...
Tomahawk Telephone
I was invited to join a circle of friends, women who gathered in mutual support twice a month. I was overjoyed, welcomed into the company of good women. In between meetings, I'd occasionally receive their calls: inquiries and invitations to interesting events. It was...
Armed
Sometimes I feel as if a nurse stapled my heart on my sleeve soon after my birth, where all can see it to harm and hit me up. While their action rips and bruises my heart, I've realized at least that my arm is unhurt. I lift it up and wave bye-bye. My legs are well,...
Hyperbolic Discourse
hyperbolic MEANING: adjective: 1. Of or pertaining to hyperbole. 2. Of or pertaining to hyperbola. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek hyperbole (excess), from hyperballein (to exceed), from hyper- + ballein (to throw). Earliest documented use: 1646, 1676. (wow - before there were...
UPside = US
It was 8 years ago today...that we saw Paul McCartney in concert. Well, not quite, the event was the second weekend in November. But it comes to mind now, and I can't wait to share the joyous remembrance. Especially because Paul and his band wowed the attendees with a...
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