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AI image designed by SM. The gates are in the shape of Torii.
This post first appeared in November 2025. I am revisiting it because it fits with the ‘friendship’ theme I have been exploring recently.
A torii (Japanese: 鳥居) is a traditio...
“Stay,” designed by me
Today I will introduce you to one of my favorite songs: “The Load-Out / Stay” by Jackson Browne.
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The song is from B...
This post originally appeared last year. I’m revisiting it, and will continue the theme in a new post this week.
I have always loved the quote below. Paulo Freire speaks of essential qualities of a good teacher, and I agree. I’d go further...
“Juggling time” designed by me
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen Covey.
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This post originally appeared last year. Now that I’m getting better with making pictures, here’s a sweet picture of the process I describe below. “Happy little crab” designed by me with chatgpt.
“The first thing the intellect does with...
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Seeker, spiritual explorer and thoughful person. Retired professor of religious studies. Still teaching, still learning.
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