Rainbow’s 1981 song “Can’t Happen Here” is still relevant today. And the question asked at the end is even more haunting.
Archive for ‘Philosophy’
Natsukashi
The Japanese word for nostalgia is ‘natsukashi’. I like that word. I like the sound of the vowels and consonants. I like how it evokes memory and reflection. Happiness and sometimes sadness.
Song Thoughts: Seven Bridges Road
The Eagle’s cover of “Seven Bridges Road” is on my mind today…along with an old friend.
Haiku #146
All students have the ability to accomplish great things!
No Grief is an Island
Grief, when viewed through an objective lens, is simply deep sadness due to loss. But grief is more subjective and is different for each individual’s experience.
Haiku #141
Paris. 2004. Original photo is a Polaroid picture taken by a man near a crepe truck in front of the Eiffel Tower. This spontaneous photo became one of of our favorite photos from that trip!
Under the Southern Cross
One of the things I like the most about living so close to the equator is that, even though I am on the very edge of the Northern Hemisphere, I can often view the Southern Cross in the early morning sky. See this gem of the Southern Hemisphere always gives me great comfort.
The Blanket of Night
Standing oceanside at night on Kwajalein allows the mind to wander.
Haiku #132
The southern Pacific waters can be intoxicating!
Haiku #130
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A Thousand Miles from Kansas 