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Some Days Are Just Like That.....
There's a line at the end of the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.  Alexander is at the end of his afore-mentioned day, during which he's considered moving to Australia to be rid of all his irritations.  Philosophically, at bedtime, his mom says, "Some days are just like that, even in Australia."  This morning, as I looked out onto the gray, dreary November day and sighed as I took my ever-increasing handful of vitamins and supplements, further supplemented this morning by a pain reliever due to a recent back-tweak, I had a moment of self-pit

Intentional Insight
Gray, rainy, November morning.  I took heed of the insights gained at the yoga retreat this weekend and spent some quiet time this morning, before coffee.  My friend Suzy says that's when the veil between the conscious and subconscious is thin, allowing us to get some new messages into the perpetual tapes that run in our brains.  (Ok, I added the part about the coffee.  She's a tea person, all the way).I lovingly scooped up the dog to put him in his dreaded harness with the scary leash to go on a walk. He loves walks--he just really resists the harness and leash.  We went up "the big hill" today.  At the top, there

Gray Area
I was driving to the store tonight to get a few things we needed, and heard about the shooting at the military base in Texas, allegedly perpetrated by an army mental health specialist who's deployment was imminent.  I didn't even know where to put all the incongruous pieces of information to fit in my brain.  Army psychiatrist/mental health specialist.  Suspect. Shooting. 12 dead. Army base. Friendly fire.....I got to the store, picked up my few items, and was staring at the endless array of wine wondering which would go best with Grey's Anatomy.  I struck up a conversation with the man next to  me

Protect Who?
I am offended by the yard signs that have popped up in the last few days on the roadside in my neighborhood.  Urging people to reject Referendum 71 in our state is one thing, but with "Protect Marriage!  Protect Children!" as their tag line?  I don't think so. First of all, the Referendum protects the rights the Washington legislature approved, which are commonly called the "Everything but marriage" provisions.  Domestic partnership is what is legal in Washington.  This provides protection for not only gay and lesbian couples, but also seniors in committed relationships

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