Archive for the ‘Personal Philosophy’ Category

my friend, with benefits

20Nov15

I moved two years ago. There’s a story, but I don’t want to tell it yet. I found myself in a new place, with very few friends. I went on my trusty dating site, and had about the same level of success – almost none. But I did make one good friend. It’s been about […]


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don’t change

10Jan13

I love this. What do you think about change? Sam


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are looks important?

04Nov12

The sad truth is that, while beauty really is only skin-deep, those of us who are considered more attractive get benefits. It’s been proven in countless studies and illustrated by the media. Mainstream movies, TV shows, as well as romance literature rarely focus on the romantic hero or heroine’s fantastic personality and ignore their humpbacks […]


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a brief pause

17Apr12

I live in a relatively friendly neighborhood. In these modern times and in such a large city, it’s rare to even nod to stranger. When I lived in my house, I smiled at everyone walking down the street, and I knew most of the people around me. In my new apartment only a few blocks […]


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one conscious breath

16Apr12

A good friend told me this week that Ekhart Tolle says that by taking even one conscious breath a day we can achieve higher awareness. I’ve been whining to him about my lack of ability to follow through, to stay in the present, to get to the next level in my path toward “enlightenment” or […]


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technical difficulties

12Apr12

Have you noticed how long it takes to do certain things like call a billing office and wait for a return call, upgrade software on your computer, or call Technical Support or Customer Service?


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