Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mississippi Mind Map

Posted on January 16, 2011 by randomyriad

This is a little bit of an idea I put together for Pieces of the Mirror, my, as yet unfinished, collection of puzzled prose I was writing in the summer of 2008. It somehow did not get posted, or was … Continue reading →

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An Inspired Life is Hard On the Nerves

Posted on January 15, 2011 by randomyriad

Each moment is a place you’ve never been– Mark Strand (an idea taken from a conversation with a friend about a difficult situation that made us both stronger) It is difficult to get through an inspired life without making messes … Continue reading →

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Icy Determination to Thoughtful Action

Posted on January 14, 2011 by randomyriad

“We must resist the populist temptation to act out of anger and thus wound ourselves. Instead of such impotent acting out, we should control our fury and transform it into icy determination to think things through in a really radical … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: December 2010

Posted on January 13, 2011 by randomyriad

I What Happened, What I Wrote, And What I Read December 7 Journal Entry: Every day is packed full. Now the wind starts. Yesterday evening I was so tired and negative, all was black and bleak. Tonight I am feeling … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: November 2010

Posted on January 12, 2011 by randomyriad

Winter Comes Early November 1San Francisco Giants’ Pat Burrell (left to right) Brian Wilson, Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers to win Game 5 of the Major League Baseball championship and to clinch the World … Continue reading →

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