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Live into a Living Story
Today, I saw a quote on the back of a RV: Live a Great Story. What a concept! For this life, we are the writer, producer, director and actor. Where else can we find such an opportunity? As you are reading, I am writing, and the script is continuing. And it’s a live show, no playback,…
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Every Camera Takes Different Pictures
I was admiring a poet from 1000 years ago, awed by what a beautiful world he lived in. Then I realized in his time, there was no electricity, nor heater or air conditioner, not even automobiles, most of the time had to travel on foot or at most by horse carriage. But he can live in such…
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Secret Garden
It’s a quiet early spring afternoon, behind an old house on top of the mountain. Daffodils are in full bloom, an open picnic table under the tree that rarely sees visitors; a rugged fence chewed by time frames this little peace heaven into its own world. Spring is overflowing in the air. Wind is blowing…
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春天依然一往情深
黑云下，田野里一片盛开的芥菜花，黄灿灿地怒放着。春天不总是风和日丽，阴云密布下的遍地黄花更让人感动，生命的力度和张力扑面而来。如同天堂的华尔兹，即使错过一步，也要在下一拍跟上节奏，只要旋转，就是舞蹈。生命的韧性在于不屈不挠。人生是场独舞，好的舞者要跳满全场，跌跌撞撞间重整节拍；摔倒后自己站起来，继续优雅从容；即使百孔千疮，也要一意孤行；即使无人喝彩，也要精彩；踉跄间完成华丽的转身。 百转千回之后，春天依然一往情深，大地热泪盈眶。
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Street Vendor
I had my first street vendor experience. Every time when we drove by always see people lined up, with smoke and flames flaring up, lighting up people’s faces and the dark night sky. I always wanted to try it, the crowds seem so excited, and the smell is really tempting too. I can see the meat…
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Life Calendar
A friend of mine mentioned on his blog, “The Apollo 9 mission launched 56 years ago today — on 3 March 1969” (Residentialcruising.com). I was shocked by his memory and accuracy on dates. That reminds me that another friend of mine, often notes things like “today is anniversary of D Day”, or other European battles even…
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Travel Light, Go Far
It’s that time of the year, the Ross Geese and Sandhill Cranes are flying north again. We always go back to the wetlands and check, make sure they are really gone. We were a little late today, dusk light already painting the landscape into a silhouette. I was feeling disappointed that no birds are left; they…
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Heaven is at the Moment
Saturday morning, the sun is brewing spring in the yard: peach trees starting to blossom here and there, like a dancing note composing music. A sleepy cat is sunbathing on the fence, her favorite spot. Back on New Year’s Day, she had a pink jacket on, stunned me with her new look. Now whenever I see…
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A Waltz Out of Stumbles
Troubles are like rocks, don’t carry them; drop them on the ground to pave your path. Lighten up; unload so you can move forward. My father used to tell his patients “Don’t bring your work issues home, leave work at work.” Once you leave your workplace, you leave your work mind too. That’s so true,…
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Birdfeeder
We bought a new birdfeeder for the New Year. Day 1: no birds found it, even though there were birds pecking on the leftover seed on the ground right below it, and they just left. Day 2: Came the brave and smart first one, who discovered the new birdfeeder. The feeder is designed half sealed…