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Celebrate the arrival of the high and lingering solstice sun, the zenith
of the life cycle. Spring’s promise is manifest, even as the light has
already begun to decline, imperceptibly, as always. The fruits of our
yearnings swell and surround the very seed of our being with the
sweet juice of anticipation and fulfillment.
Even so, the lush gardens of our intentions and the blossoms of our
schemes and plans will soon spend their willful passion and begin to
wither before the relentless summer brightness. Then we will long for
the shade, weary of the constant heat and oppressive glare that
reveals the sharp edges of things.
Finally, we will watch the ripe and radiant summer retreat. Leaves
will wilt and fall in a confetti of color. Then, may a faith and trust
arise in us, in which we find meaning and beauty in the otherwise
bleak and dark landscape of fall, and may the promise of the cycle
buoy our spirit.
Praise the inevitable seasons.
In Reply to: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 21, 2006 at 03:59:07:
that I often copy and send your stuff out to friends? It's so beautiful I always want to share it. I hope you are compiling a book as I'd purchase it in a heartbeat...
In Reply to: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 21, 2006 at 03:59:07:
Hi Jim:
Blessings of the summer solstice to you too.
Your reflections of the season seemed to bring back memories of my own summers in the city. Ah, the sizzling sidewalks, the melting macadam, the sweat-drenched pretzel vendors...These are sights best viewed from the safety of my air-conditioned office....Or, I should say, I'd much rather be in Tahiti for the summer:-)
In Reply to: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 21, 2006 at 03:59:07:
Always a joy to read. You are so very lyrical, Jim.
In Reply to: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 21, 2006 at 03:59:07:
Hi Jim,
Congratulations on your new role in life, you've arrived! It sounds like the transition from work to retirement was peaceful? I thought perhaps Sharon wisked you away for a celebratory 'get-away'.
Your post was wonderful. Poignant and stirring as always. It's all in the timing though, what we see, what we feel, what we need...the following lines resonated with me the most because I spent the day and night in the hospital watching my father die. He's not dead yet, but it could happen at any moment now, so your words made me cry painful yet comforting tears. I may even read these two lines at the funeral, with your permission of course?
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Then we will long for the shade, weary of the constant heat and oppressive glare that reveals the sharp edges of things.
Finally, we will watch the ripe and radiant summer retreat. Leaves will wilt and fall in a confetti of color.
In Reply to: do you know... posted by micheleguru [20.829] on June 21, 2006 at 08:42:07:
Thanks for telling me that Michele.
I will be setting up a web site this summer, and I plan to publish on
Lulu.com, so I can send hard copy to relatives. It is a self-publishing
site, and I think their prices are too high, but the stuff will be free
from the web site that I make myself. Besides that, Walt has most of
it archived here!
It will be slow going, though, I have many boxes of old family photos,
dating back to the 1880's that I am going to transform into an e-
scrapbook. I will be sorting, scanning, and taking a most profound
trip down memory lane for many months to come.
In Reply to: Re: Summer Blessing posted by PhillyLady [5444.1536] on June 21, 2006 at 09:52:20:
...summer in the city
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city
All around, people looking half dead
Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
But at night it's a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come-on come-on and dance all night
Despite the heat it'll be alright
And babe, don't you know it's a pity
That the days can't be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
In the summer, in the city
Cool town, evening in the city
Dressing so fine and looking so pretty
Cool cat, looking for a kitty
Gonna look in every corner of the city
Till I'm wheezing like a bus stop
Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop
But at night it's a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come-on come-on and dance all night
Despite the heat it'll be alright
And babe, don't you know it's a pity
That the days can't be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
In the summer, in the city
Lovin' Spoonful
circa: 1966
Thanks, Philly, old timers will remember this well!
In Reply to: Re: Summer Blessing posted by Zarin [709.350] on June 21, 2006 at 18:07:25:
Thanks, Moonflower, greetings from the other hemisphere. I must
add I have enjoyed reading your books. Is another one out recently I
might have missed?
I expected you might jump into the "rottie" post a few days ago.
How's your baby?
In Reply to: Re: Summer Blessing -- it's all in the timing posted by 2065 [2065.890] on June 22, 2006 at 03:21:45:
...Weaving time in a tapestry.
Here I am quoting 60's music again!
Hazy Shade of Winter
Paul Simon
Of course you may use the words, and when I tell you that you have
my condolences, it means a sharing of the heart, and I know from
experience that words, even the condolences, are comforting;
however, nothing but time mediates the uprooting effect of the death
of a family member, no matter how good or bad life was with that
person.
In Reply to: That reminds me of: Hot town... posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 23, 2006 at 06:15:26:
So you know all the words eh Jim..
Silver Fox!
In Reply to: That reminds me of: Hot town... posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 23, 2006 at 06:15:26:
Jim:
Oh wow! Yes, I do remember that song. They often play it on the Oldies radio station that I listen to on my way to work every morning.
It exemplifies perfectly life in the city under those oppressive heat waves. Despite the rising temps, the "search for the sizzle" flourishes still....could be anything from a shameless wolf whistle to a longing glance administered from a park bench.
In Reply to: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 21, 2006 at 03:59:07:
I afraid your just going to wander off in the woods and not come back. Please leave a pair of dirty socks so we can have the dogs track you down.
Silver Fox!
P.S. Maybe if we play some Chuck Berry on the loud speaker you will find your way home. " Oh, Mablean, why can't you be true? Ya done started do'en the things, you use to do."
In Reply to: Re: That reminds me of: Hot town... posted by PhillyLady [2051.1599] on June 23, 2006 at 08:29:33:
Philly,
Just in case you have trouble finding it.
Silver Fox!
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by Steve [3019.1399] on June 23, 2006 at 10:23:32:
Steve:
No, it's 98.1 FM in the morning for me. It's all Oldies.
I'll have to check out 104.5 and see what you're referring to. 106.1 is the smooth jazz station. That's also a good one to listen to.
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by PhillyLady [2051.1599] on June 23, 2006 at 10:39:15:
Philly,
You mean you don't listen to " Sunny, 105?" All oldies , all day.
Silver Fox!
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by PhillyLady [2051.1599] on June 23, 2006 at 10:39:15:
do you Doo Wop on sunday nites?
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by Vince F [4572.2741] on June 23, 2006 at 13:03:22:
I can't speak for Philly Lady, but I do any chance I get..Shoot-do, un-dobie, do..
Silver Fox!
In Reply to: Re: Summer Blessing -- Seasons change with the scenery... posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 23, 2006 at 06:48:28:
The music of the 60's and 70's to me was some of the best ever. I can't imagine that power, creativity, and appeal being replicated.
Thank you so much for your kind words of condolence, you couldn't have said it any better! I will wait for time to help soften the blow of his death and all it represents in my life.
Didn't you say that Sharon just lost her father a few weeks back, if so, my sincere condolences as well.
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by Vince F [4572.2741] on June 23, 2006 at 13:03:22:
Vince:
No. But I listen to the oldies on my way to work in the morning. It great for waking up while driving:-)
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by Steve [3019.1399] on June 23, 2006 at 12:08:28:
Steve:
Uh..would you believe I've never heard of it? Oops!
In Reply to: Re: 104.5..in Philly.. posted by Vince F [4572.2741] on June 23, 2006 at 13:03:22:
Hi Vince,
What was your recipe for cayenne gargle? I seem to remember
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 salt
2/3 cup water
Is that it, or was it 1/8 tsps?
In Reply to: Re: Summer Blessing posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 23, 2006 at 06:22:16:
Hi Jim,
I am fighting with my publishers. I have 4 completed books on my laptop that I simply refuse to hand over till I get better terms, or find a more aggressive publisher.
As for jumping into the rottie post, I did look at it. I found that most questions had been answered, I would have been redundant. Delilah( my rottie, rescued at 5 1/2yrs) is doing well. She will be nine this december. Amazing what a little bit of TLC can do.I still have not understood the logic of her kennel owners. How could one decide to kill a dog simply because she was unprofitable? As a Vedantist I find this hard to understand.For me all life is equal.
Suraj, my latest rescued dog, a GSD, is also doing fine. I had posted about him last year, when we found him. Today, when we go 'walkies' people stop and look at him and ask where we got him. He is so spectacular. All his hair has grown back and on 10th June we celebrated his first anniversary with us. As we dont know his birth date, we have decided to celebrate the day we found him, 10th june 2005( I get a cheese cake for all my dogs on their birthday).
Now I have 5, and boy, are they a handful! And such a joy. I would not trade my life for any other. I am so blessed.
Dr. Stoll, I know you understand when Jim and I ramble, and I thank you for this BB and the opportunity it affords us.
In Reply to: Re: do you know... posted by Jim H. [1652.2562] on June 23, 2006 at 06:14:55:
Thanks, Jim!
I am so glad to hear that you will be finally publishing your stuff for all of us to treasure. Let me know how I can buy a copy. It would be wonderful to have an autographed copy.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: do you know... posted by Walt Stoll [93.1889] on June 24, 2006 at 06:53:46:
Hi Jim,
You have a poetic nature that I can only envy. You are publishing a book? Great! Keep us posted!
Best wishes,
Jan
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