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Peril and the Magic Spyglass | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. Peril and the Magic Spyglass. January 1, 2016. 8220;Peril,” he said softly, “years ago I found this spyglass in a high lonely place not unlike this one. Take it; look back.”. As he laid his mother to rest, he thought again of the spyglass. He took leave of his family and made pilgrimage to the south, for it was said the mountains there were the tallest in all the land. Then, for the first time in his life, Peril directed th...
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Three Skinny White Guys | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. Three Skinny White Guys. September 28, 2016. The other day I walked over to the supermarket to return a Redbox movie. Down the street I saw my friend Jimmy approaching, whom I had not seen for several months — not since we told him he shouldn’t come back to church. Now here was Jimmy headed my way, sallow and scrawny. Good to see you! How’ve you been? 8220;Herbert Armstrong is the. He has the words of. Near home, as I passe...
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Price of Admission | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. November 7, 2016. On Sunday mornings, I enjoy my constitutionally-guaranteed rights to peaceable assembly, free association, free speech and practice of religion — all at once! I really enjoy my right to petition the government, which coupled with free speech and press means I get to write this blog and criticize my elected leaders to my heart’s content, with no fear of reprisal, retribution or suppression. November 7, 2016.
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Donald’s World | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. August 16, 2016. 8220;Hey, let us help you with that,” I said. 8221; he replied, plucking at his blue Hawaiian shirt. “I’m hot already. No need you to get hot.” I believe he was Chinese, maybe Korean; his English was fine but his accent strong. 8220;Nonsense,” I replied. “We’re glad to help. Where are you going with this? 8221; We noticed the rest of the drawers were waiting on the next corner ahead. “This way? You are comm...
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A Wonder Of Feeling | Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless | Page 2
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. The Exultant Anguish of Being: A Christmas Toast. It’s a tough job being human. It’s a painful, difficult venture, this business of of being alive. I don’t notice that any other creature experiences worry or anxiety like we do; but nor do I notice that any creature experiences exultation or joy like we. Other creatures do not seem as eager to destroy themselves as…. December 25, 2015. Mufflers, Cold Showers, and Gratitude.
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Bartle and the King’s Corkscrew Collection | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. Bartle and the King’s Corkscrew Collection. June 17, 2016. One evening, at a public reception, he scolded a servant for the inferior quality of a canapé, and followed him straight into the kitchens to carry his complaint to the Chef. The Chief Steward found His Majesty in the Gaming Parlor, playing whist with the Royal Nephews. The Steward explained the situation, and His Royal Highness indicated he knew exactly to whom...
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I Only Want | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. August 23, 2016. I was walking down Kassaveti Street in Kifissia, a northern suburb of Athens. It was different from when I had lived there in the 80’s. All was stern, bland urban architecture, bigger and more built up. The air was a bright, pale dusty yellow. The city was completely silent and deserted. I was the only living thing in sight. 8220;Did you want this? 8221; she asked. August 23, 2016. Enter your comment here.
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Aerosmith, Calculus, and Why I am a Vegetarian | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. Aerosmith, Calculus, and Why I am a Vegetarian. August 8, 2016. I have Joe Perry of Aerosmith to thank for my vegetarianism, by way of high school calculus. Here’s how it happened. I did my senior year of high school at American Community Schools. My calc teacher is cooler than you. 8221; Joe cried, “I’m on my way! Some time later, Rick received a call from a mutual friend who had also turned Joe down. “Rick! 8220;Well̷...
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My Big Fat Greek Roommate, or, Why I Don’t Drink | A Wonder Of Feeling
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A Wonder Of Feeling. Memoirs – humorous, poignant, pointless. To Greece and Back. My Big Fat Greek Roommate, or, Why I Don’t Drink. July 1, 2016. Another thing I was looking forward to finding at college was a family, or at least a community. So when I visited a fraternity house, I figured I had found two-in-one: a Drinking Fellowship! That’ll do him. Y’all right there, Poose? 8220;‘Poose’? 8221;I looked at Red quizzically. You’re the new Pledge! The one who visited last spring! 8220;‘Boze’? 8220;Well, w...