Monthly Archives: February 2014

Steinbeck

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Today is the birthday of John Steinbeck, born in Salinas, California (1902). His early books didn’t sell well at all, and he supported himself as a manual laborer. His first success came with the 1935 novel Tortilla Flat, which was … Continue reading →

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Thunderstruck

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

I fell in love with this one!

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A Winter Poem

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Half the Truth by Jack Gilbert The birds do not sing in these mornings. The skies are white all day. The Canadian geese fly over high up in the moonlight with the lonely sound of their discontent. Going south. Now … Continue reading →

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Observing Sweden – Snowfall

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

I love to watch the falling snow The laden tree limbs sag. One thing I’ve learned for sure today is Shoveling’s not my bag!  

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Introverts – Part 5

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

There are more of us than you imagine Like a rare old vintage wine We’re hiding in the basement But delightful when you find . I found these last night: From: “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” … Continue reading →

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Wisdom – 3

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

A foolish man may be known by six things: Anger without cause Speech without profit Change without  progress Inquiry without object Putting trust in a stranger Mistaking enemies for friends.                                                                   Saudi Arabian Proverb

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Wisdom – 2

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Twelve Things To Forget 1.  The things you have lost. 2.  The revenge you have planned. 3.  The fear of defeat. 4.  The illusion of security. 5.  The sins and failures of others. 6.  The desire to win approval. 7.  … Continue reading →

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Wisdom – 1

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Twelve Things To Remember: 1.  The value of time. 2.  The success of perseverance 3.  The Pleasure of working. 4.  The dignity of simplicity 5.  The worth of character. 6.  The power of kindness. 7.  The influence of example. 8.  … Continue reading →

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Buckminster & Amber – Bucks Reads Transtomer

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

I can’t believe she woke me up! I was in the middle of a very cool dream, but whatever. I’ve been reading Tomas Transtromer, the Swedish Robert Frost. Another Scandinavian poet with an interest in death. After a Death Once … Continue reading →

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Buckminster & Amber – Bored in Borlänge

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bruce Louis Dodson

Some followers have asked what we’ve been up to lately. Well, the truth is, not too much. We’ve been concentrating on Doing Nothing, a meditation humans find difficult. They try, but usually end up feeling guilty about it. Bucks is … Continue reading →

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