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Natsukashi

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.

October 15, 2022 6
Song Thoughts: Seven Bridges Road

Song Thoughts: Seven Bridges Road

The Eagle’s cover of “Seven Bridges Road” is on my mind today…along with an old friend.

October 11, 2022 7
Haiku #147: Haiku for 2

Haiku #147: Haiku for 2

So many thoughts, so little time.

September 26, 2022 3
Haiku #146

Haiku #146

All students have the ability to accomplish great things!

September 10, 2022 5
No Grief is an Island

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.

August 31, 2022 10
Haiku # 145

Haiku # 145

Another birthday and a world without you in it is still a hard world to navigate at times. Not a day goes by…

August 26, 2022 4
Song Thoughts: Comfortably Numb

Song Thoughts: Comfortably Numb

It is comforting to know the people we share history with rely on the same music as a vehicle to the past. “The child has grown and the dream is gone”…BUT they remember! Roll the sound effects! A shared musical history rekindles “Comfortably Numb”.

August 23, 2022 2
Sunday Tea at Cafe CF

Sunday Tea at Cafe CF

Looking for that special special coffee house to escape your every day routine? Try the Cafe CF!

August 22, 2022 6
Song Thoughts: Always On My Mind

Song Thoughts: Always On My Mind

My dad announces that any Willie Nelson song will work for him. He can’t just choose one?!

August 17, 2022 5
Len Dawson and a 7Up

Len Dawson and a 7Up

Thoughts and prayers for Len Dawson as he enters hospice care. When I was a young KC Chiefs fan, I had the exciting opportunity to meet Len Dawson. A moment I will never forget.

August 16, 2022 1

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