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A collection of experiences that have been the nourishment of my Soul.

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From Manhattan to Manhattan

Posted on December 14, 2013 by admin
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5/29/11 I worked a noon-time wedding on Manhattan Beach in California with the emerald green Pacific Ocean, glorious palm trees, and sailboats in the background. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful backdrop for a wedding. A few hours later … Continue reading →

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Skyscrapers

Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin
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Chicago September 21, 2011 The skyscrapers of Chicago are beautiful. In Manhattan they are so packed together you can get no perspective to see what they actually looks like. But here in Chicago, because they’re spread out you have space … Continue reading →

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on December 9, 2013 by admin
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September 22, 2011 The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the premier world galleries. It is worth coming to Chicago just to see this magnificent collection. One of the joys in life is to have studied a work of … Continue reading →

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Chicago Reflections

Posted on December 6, 2013 by admin
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9/24/2011 I came to Chicago to perform a wedding on Saturday so I arrived late Tuesday to spend a few days touring Chicago, and in particular to see the famous Art Institute of Chicago. I came to practice the ways … Continue reading →

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A short trip to the past

Posted on August 21, 2013 by admin
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Yesterday I took a tour of the Campbellford area to visit all the places I used to frequent as a boy. I started with a stop at the cattle auction in Hoards Station and sampled cheese at the English Line … Continue reading →

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French Culture in Canada

Posted on August 15, 2013 by admin
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Let me expand on the French success occurring in Québec City. It hinges on Bill 101, The Quebec Charter of the French Language Act of 1977. The preamble of this Charter states that the National Assembly resolved “To make French … Continue reading →

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Postscript on Russia

Posted on August 12, 2013 by admin
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August 12/13 Crest cafe RS Why the hell is Russia so damn different than the rest of the West? It annoys the hell out of me. Since my trip to Russia I have become a Russia observer of sorts. The … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Quebec

Posted on August 2, 2013 by admin
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Yesterday we arrived in Québec City on a tiny United Airlines jet. I’ll take a small jet any day over a large one. It was a relaxing flight compared to the red eye from the night before. That was nightmarish. … Continue reading →

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Quebec City

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July 11, 2013 What is the best way to approach a new city? Take the bus tour! So that was the main part of yesterday, but before that I watched the changing of the guard at the citadel. The citadel … Continue reading →

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On Finding a Desert Home

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin
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This evening the desert is beautiful, and except for the sound of a few crickets and the distant cry of a coyote, it is peaceful and serene. There is no moon tonight, so I sit in the dark on my … Continue reading →

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