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Simple Happiness

It was a heart-sinking, heart-shrinking, heart-thinking moment. This prevalent prioritization of nonessential concerns leaves me wrung out. In my ignorance, I am still on occasion entertained and amused; and even participatory. In recent years this has more frequently progressed to … Continue reading

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GrandPappiness

Rascal, Miscreant, Rapscallion, Reprobate, Rogue, Scamp, Scapegrace, Scoundrel, Trickster, Varlet, Villain – all listed synonyms for Scalawag. This week I have not taken a lot of time for adult thoughts because our territory was invaded and occupied by a 5 … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas Feast

Twas the week before Christmas, and I’m thinking food Some pots will need stirring, some meat barbecued; Sautéing and roasting and baking with flare Seasoning and toasting the savory fare; The children still nestled all snug in their beds, While … Continue reading

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Systematic Happiness

Whether you are truthful and admit that you play to win, or you are nice and claim that you play for the enjoyment, or the camaraderie, or the challenge, or simply to pass the time, most play is systematic. Random … Continue reading

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Rethinking Happiness

ONE VIEW OF THE WORLD. Inequality (opens the door to) Potential for Violence (which requires) Threat of Force (in order to enforce) Rules and Regulations (created to perpetuate) Threat of Force (in order to enforce) Rules and Regulations (created to … Continue reading

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