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And a Safety Pin
I crossed the stage this morning, the University conferring upon me the degree of MBA, with all the rights and privileges thereunto. I shook the right hands, in the right order and did not fall over. Cheered for classmates. Hugged … Continue reading
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Festina Lente
It was the first time, sitting on the adirondack chairs in my back yard, under the lilac, that I had a sense you could relate differently. “We have journeyed a long way together. I want to see if there is … Continue reading
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Experiments in Weight and Mass
In the early 1900’s it was an experiment to weigh a body before and after death to determine the weight of the human soul. It’s one of those charming anachronisms of human history, that we once sought to prove the … Continue reading
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That Kind of Person
I had dinner with a friend last night. Now, the friend happens to work for the competition, and we are only occasionally in the same cities. Often enough when we are in the same city we can’t talk about why … Continue reading
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These Women
I find myself thinking of last weekend as I write this, and when I find myself thinking of last weekend, I find myself thinking on the nature of friendship. I find myself thinking of a conversation, one that I will … Continue reading
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The Comfort of a Friendly Face
Invariably, when I paint a room, I pick the colour, I take it home, I tape it to the wall. I put on the first coat, I like it. Then I paint the entire room. At some point, when I … Continue reading
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My Friend
As Promised. When I took the job, I had this thought. You see, at noon today a thing is happening. It is the same thing that has happened for almost 5 years, and I didn’t want it to pass unremarked. … Continue reading
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Could I Trouble You?
To come back at noon my time? I have a thing to say, but not until noon. You will, I think, understand then.
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
I have been your cheerleader, your confident, your girlfriend and your lover. The one thing I cannot, I will not do, is to just be your friend. I have been watching old movies this week, while Mr. Spit is out … Continue reading
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Knit Together
I saw him some months ago at work, and he looked so tired. So worn and harried I reached out with an email. You looked so tired. I was thinking of you and hoping you were ok. Wondering about you. This … Continue reading
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