Category Archives: soul

a visit from a noble knight

Christmas Day, 2011 On Christmas night, I received a most blessed visit from a noble knight. Lady Sharon of the Knights of the Pain Table graced me with a long phone visit. We are almost half a world away from each … Continue reading

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grace and horoscopes

Taurus, 22 April 2009: It’s best not to tackle a tedious job or do any unnecessary traveling today. (Charlotte Observer) Although I never put much stock in daily horoscopes, today held one of those “a-ha” moments that actually succeeded my … Continue reading

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bittersweet holiday

The holidays are almost over for me. All I have left to do is pay the bills and pack up the few remaining holiday adornments. It was, indeed, a lovely holiday with lots of memories to get me through the … Continue reading

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my buddy has crossed over…

Luther Jay Hawk  April 1994    –    December 2008 “I think God will have prepared everything for our perfect happiness. If it takes my dog being there [in Heaven], I believe he’ll be there.”  (Rev. Billy Graham) Thanks be to God … Continue reading

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last day on the beach

Autumn Day Lord: it is time. The summer was immense. Lay your long shadows on the sundials, and on the meadows let the winds go free. Command the last fruits to be full; give them just two more southern days, … Continue reading

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on the turntable

Michael McDonald   Soul Speak  Motown   Released March 4, 2008   I have always connected with Michael McDonald’s one-of-a-kind,  woo-me-into-the-night soulful voice. Play me a hundred voices, and  I can tell you right away which one is McDonald’s. Maybe that’s because I’ve … Continue reading

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