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Reflections

This blog is for reflecting upon readings, experiences, and what else comes to light.
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Humpty Dumpty

Reflections ― This morning my (almost) two-year-old daughter thrice discovered the results of disobedience. In the first case she took her chocolate Easter bunny out of the Easter basket after I told her to put bunny and basket back in the refrigerator. She... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Apr 7th, 2010
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Motor Mouth

Reflections ― Walking in the woods you come upon a sports car. The sports car has a powerful working motor, which upon testing can be used to propel the vehicle to great speeds. Now, who in their right mind would believe that the powerful motor, let alone the car,... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Apr 3rd, 2010
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The Wind in the Willows

Reflections ― Into the woods her grandfather plantedWe sauntered, leisurely, along the streamBy willow roots sunk deep into soft earthThirsty for water—she came here often.Unexpected the storm swept off the step,Waved through grasses, danced branches, and... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Aug 8th, 2009
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The Shining

Reflections ― One of my favorite Christmas carols begins by invoking a heavenly choir: “Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining.” Brilliant imagery raises the mind’s eye to the heavens, sonorant consonance jingles the vowels and resounds them like a... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Dec 1st, 2008
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Flowers

Reflections ― I gave my daughter her first flower a few weeks ago. A woman in the check out line at Trader Joes said to me, “You must be in love, you are always buying flowers.” I wonder how many of us are here because girls like flowers?I for one feel uneasy... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Dec 8th, 2008
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O Darwin Tree

Reflections ― O Darwin tree, O Darwin treeHow wonderful your branches beThat through chance and necessityTransmuted have a Christmas tree.Mutation-Claus, Mutation-ClausDanke schoen for scented logsThat rise and fall in northern bogsBy your paws and iron laws... (more)
 Ckman ― Posted on Dec 19th, 2008