Tag Archives: kindness

gorgeous people everywhere, #1

There’s a woman who works at our post office downtown. She’s tall, strong looking, blonde/grey, and has a good, big mouth and therefore a good, big smile. She’s missing at least one part of one finger. You probably know her. … Continue reading

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Eyes Are The Window to the Blah, Blah, Blah

My Lovely Man’s just had his right eye removed, which makes him my Lovely One-Eyed Man (my LOEM). The eye was replaced with a wee bowling ball, wrapped in human sclera and protected by a plastic cap that will be … Continue reading

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Tasting Kindness

A few days ago, I flew home from Bangkok after finding out my lovely man has a tumour in his eye. You may have had one of these experiences in your life, the kind that catapults you into love and … Continue reading

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Are You Looking at Me?

Eye contact is a funny thing.  I’ve just returned from a meditation camp during which we spent hours and hours staring into each others’ eyes.  It was strange and tense to begin with, but delicious and strangely satisfying before long. … Continue reading

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Walking the Plank of Change

A few posts ago, i mentioned i’m ending my clinical practice of 20 years.  I told you i’d let you know how it was going. Well, here it is.  My last day in clinic is October 22nd….  There’s the update, … Continue reading

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Bald Money

I’m making a lot of money now that I’m bald. I shaved this head of mine for a play. I shaved it again when this play was performed in a festival on the weekend. Well, the play, Waiting For Godot, … Continue reading

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Tough Business, Being Human

There’s a NIM bin across the street from my clinic. I watch people walk by it on the sidewalk. Most people ignore it. Occasionally someone stops to look at its contents.  Once in a while, someone picks something off the top … Continue reading

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