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The Four Agreements

the four agreements – don miguel ruiz’s code for life

agreement 1
Be impeccable with your word – Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
agreement 2
Don’t take anything personally – [...]

Posted on 26-August-2009 at 14:38 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Father and Sunday

Today, on a whim of inspiration triggered by a difficult conversation, I decided to embark on a new adventure: Father & Sunday.  A concious effort to take best advantage of the precious remaining few years with Son #3 living at home, as well as a similarly concious effort to take better advantage of all future [...]

Posted on 4-June-2009 at 19:47 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Time to Sell this Lovely Home

Although in no particular hurry, the time has come to seriously consider the sale of our lovely Long Pond home. For more images captured from just out the Livingroom door, head on over to longpond.gennetten.com

Posted on 28-April-2009 at 18:18 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life, Long Pond

Humanity. A Global Perspective

Even the most jaded anthropocentric observer cannot deny the miniscule role of humanity in the bigger picture of Life on Earth (’till now, of course).  Click, and zoom in to “homo sapiens”.

Posted on 30-January-2009 at 14:03 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life, Religion, Science

Beliefs to Live By

Over lunch today I read Life Story of Cynthia Morris, one of the writers I most admire. In part six, she summarizes the beliefs she lives by:
• Life is a made-up story, so might as well make up a good one.
• People are amazing. 
• You can do anything you want if you believe you can.
• The [...]

Posted on 19-January-2009 at 14:17 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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The Best Week of the Year

One of my favorite blogs which I religiously follow is that of Cynthia Morris at JourneyJuju.com and Original Impulse. Again, she inspires…
I have always found this last week of the year to be particularly exhilarating–and important. She does a great job of describing why while motivating me to stretch it even farther.  I think I’ll start with a [...]

Posted on 29-December-2008 at 10:47 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Art, Life, Travel

Joy and Willful Ignorance

When pondering my year-end review of a deeply personal nature, one thing keeps bubbling to the surface: Joy.  It may not have been the happiest of years (god knows, I have more reasons than most in my circles for deep-rooted unhappiness of late) but it certianly is the most personally joyous. This is the year [...]

Posted on 25-December-2008 at 12:38 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life, Religion, Science

Meaning of Life

This time of year is always a good time to reflect on how one’s appreciation of the Meaning of Life has changed over the past year and beyond. I couldn’t help but laugh at the unintended truth found on the Wikipedia page on the topic.

Posted on 20-December-2008 at 08:23 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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John Returns

John is back. Life around here is about to change once again. Today, I escaped my comfort zone today to help a friend in need.

Posted on 8-December-2008 at 21:23 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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First Ice

This morning Long Pond is frozen from shore to shore. I get a small thrill from this–every year. Winter is Here.

Posted on 5-December-2008 at 08:39 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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