Category Archives: Thought For The Month

Betrayal vs. Disillusionment

At a recent gathering with some friends, a discussion began about relationships, marriage and divorce.   The party consisted of about fifteen or so couples and I was the only hinge-less one there.  The topic of conversation should come as no … Continue reading

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The Price of Freedom, Dig-ni-ty &…

Hopping Aboard That Peace Train… I received a notice from the Welfare department the other day that my children and I qualify for food stamps.   The three-page form did not say much. Nothing was filled out, only a yellow-highlighted area … Continue reading

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The Dignity of Chocolate vs. Hallway Sex…

(and the ecstasy of having both with Honest Love) I had a conversation with a gentleman recently about the complexities of marriage and the difference between men and women with regard to sex.  He insisted that sex and the desire … Continue reading

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Louis Armstrong, Reality & The T.V.

It is not my nature to watch television, even though I thoroughly enjoy Oprah’s facial expressions and raw candidness with her guests and audiences.  Her natural ability to communicate is as endearing as it is engaging.  Ellen’s child-like innocence, vulnerability … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Words…

“The fish trap exists because of the fish; once you’ve gotten the fish, you can forget the trap.  The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit; once you’ve gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare.  Words exist because of … Continue reading

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Commitment vs. Complacency

(and the hidden betrayals of the heart…) “Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.” Lao Tzu The Mind and Commitment What is commitment? When explored deeply, we understand all … Continue reading

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Blame vs. Understanding

Victims are cowards who blame—always one in the same. Splashed across the Internet last week was the latest tabloid-celebrity divorce of a billionaire couple with three children.  Suddenly the beautiful wife is being accused of drug and alcohol abuse while … Continue reading

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What is a Dream?

Dreams are the courageous callings inside of each of us.  they are the wishes we sometimes dare to follow or wish upon, but when we do…they will often come true. if a dream or wish does not blossom or lies … Continue reading

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April 13-April 19, 2009

childhood wounds i don’t know why, but this week in between life, drives back and forth into the city and doing homework with my kids, i began to think about the quote from Sartre that always haunted and inspired me: … Continue reading

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