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Marriage
On the sixth of June, three days shy of our silver anniversary, my wife and I found ourselves on a pew in a cathedral in Sicily, unintentional witnesses to the sacrament of marriage. The bride and groom, in front of their God, family, and closest friends committed one of the most audacious acts imaginable: they Read more
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Sicilian Sketchbook #2 – Taormina
From Taormina, Sicily, you can see the mainland of Italy. In the other direction you can see the smouldering volcanic giant, Mt. Etna. You can see a lot of things. It’s difficult, in a place like that, to not see something beautiful. As you might expect, the people who live in such a Read more
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Half of You
Half of what I say is only half of what I feel Half of what I feel I cannot reveal Half of what I think is probably wrong Half of what I do takes me two times too long Half of you is better than all of any other girl Half of you is better Read more
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Review: Novel Novelists in Bryant Park
Bryant Park is kind of a magical place. In the heart of the “city that never sleeps” it’s a place where the city can at least slow down a little to catch it’s breath. That’s how I started my Wednesday this week with a walking meditation guided by Qalvy Grainzvolt from the Shinnyo Center Read more
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Review: John Singer Sargent Portaits of Artists & Friends
John Singer Sargent was the top portrait artist of his age, an age when photography and impressionism were having profound impacts on the visual arts. He combined realistic detail with an emotional depth that still resonates and can be experienced at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through October 4. The subjects for his portraits Read more
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All Over You
I’m hanging by the skin of my teethStretched way beyond beliefSomeone’s been combing the clouds againThe rain’s going to fall just like sinThe rain’s going to fall just like sin All over you Now I’m tied in knotsLike all those crazy thoughtsThat just break on throughEvery time I see youMy love’s going to fallMy love’s Read more
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