Monthly Archives: September 2013

A Fun Piece of Team Work

Posted on 2013.09.23 by cjromb

My housemate and I hung out most of the weekend, running errands. When we started the day on Saturday, I was hyper aware that I never just hang with someone like that, running errands, and “having a day”. We’ve been … Continue reading →

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Golden Beauty In The Rain

Posted on 2013.09.20 by cjromb

These yellow flowers have shown up in my garden, growing wildly without my permission, without being planted there. They are far more beautiful than what I’d put in that spot. I’ve certainly learned that I miss beautiful moments in life … Continue reading →

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Magnetically Drawn To Sharing

Posted on 2013.09.16 by cjromb

I am finding myself magnetically drawn to sharing pictures I took on Saturday evening of the two accidents I was trapped by, for an hour, on I-10. I want to share my thoughts on this magnetic, somewhat morbid, urge, although … Continue reading →

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Blossoming Into Themselves

Posted on 2013.09.16 by cjromb

All this unique beauty in these flowers, growing in the wild, blooming in the woods. If I hadn’t come by, it’s likely as not, no one would have noticed them. If I hadn’t been watching, who would have taken their … Continue reading →

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My Privilege

Posted on 2013.09.16 by cjromb

I heard Jacki Lyden on NPR say this to Dave Zirin yesterday: “Dave, thank you so much for joining us.” Dave said this back: ” My Privilege. Thank you.” So different, isn’t it, from the usual ‘My Pleasure’? ‘My Privilege’ … Continue reading →

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