Faith - It’s a Matter of Choices

Posted on January 21, 2006
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I had written earlier about how funerals of those who die unexpectedly or prematurely can often increase our awareness of living a more meaningful and deliberate life. However, that is generally the case only for those not intimately connected. For those like immediate family who are closely affected, the death of a loved one in the “prime of life” can raise more serious questions, such as “why did this have to happen?”. continue reading….

Carpe Diem - Seize the Day

Posted on January 14, 2006
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Funerals have a way of stopping you up short. I can think of few other events that have such an ability to make one pause and reflect on the important things in life. I’m not one of those who get morbid when someone dies, but I do find myself more contemplative, and more so as I get older. Of course the mere fact of getting older brings the inevitable end of life closer than it seemed when I was in the first third of life feeling very much immortal as most of us do… continue reading….

Mini-Aquariums - Pets with Zero Maintenance

Posted on January 3, 2006
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Dogs, cats, etc. are great pets, but if you’re busy with various projects or traveling, or just otherwise occupied, they don’t always get the time and attention they deserve. Aquariums can be less time consuming, but still require some effort. I like the idea of being able to take off somewhere for an indeterminate period of time without worrying about what to do with pets… continue reading….

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