Recalculating… (or, Close, But Not Quite)

The satnav (or GPS) is a brilliant invention. And mine has come in quite handy, despite is being nearly 7 years outdated. However, mine has a distinct quirk: it takes me to the backside of airports rather than the passenger terminals. Without fail. Detroit Metro? Check. Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City? Maintenance barn. Mobile, Alabama? [...]

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Frankly, My Dear (or, Truth and Honesty)

I chatted recently with a woman I only know remotely, but will be working with in coming weeks. A mutual friend recently had a baby, which invariably turned the conversation towards children. New Friend asked if I have children [no], and so I reciprocated the inquiry. She indicated yes, with a laugh, noting her child [...]

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The Original Meditations

They’re here! In honor of the first Thursday Morning Meditation, which was published nearly 4 years ago to the day, I am republishing the originals, here, to live in compilation with the ‘modern’ Meditations. Well, actually, they are coming one at a time. Each Thursday [that I meditate], I will bring one up from the [...]

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Post-script

Post-script to: The Wrong Road (or, What Now?) If your train’s on the wrong track every station you come to is the wrong station. -Bernard Malamud, Dubin’s Lives

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Wait For It (or, The Next Chapter)

On 23 July 2009, the 150th full-length Thursday Morning Meditation will debut here, TMM’s new home. Thanks for joining me! ~M

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