Monthly Archives: August 2012

“A Wounded Heart”

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Remember Mr. Forbes? Founder of Northampton’s Forbes Library? Regular visitors to Touch2Touch will remember many posts (here and here, among others) about the library and about him, especially about his whimsical seasonal changes of wardrobe. But there is a great deal more to say … Continue reading →

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The Jewel in the Lotus —

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Anyone who’s flirted even mildly with Tibetan Buddhism knows this mantra for chanting: Om mani padme hum. What does it mean? “Hail, The Jewel is in the Lotus.” But what does that mean? Even though I’ve chanted it myself (although I am … Continue reading →

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Two Faces of Maine

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

The wrap up post from our recent excursion to the state where life is “the way it should be” — One face features the downtown streets of Portland, Maine’s principal city. Here the weathered, charming old blends into the sleek, … Continue reading →

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“THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE” (2)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

That’s the slogan of the state of Maine, which rests on a foundation of simplicity, peace, sky, sea, and pine trees. Miles and miles and MILES of pine trees! Portland, its largest city, is something else, however. Located on a … Continue reading →

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“THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE” (1)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

That’s the slogan of the State of Maine. It’s the sign that greets travelers crossing the invisible line on I-95 just beyond the bridge separating Portsmouth, NH from Kittery, ME, and it always cheers my spirits when it does. Life … Continue reading →

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INFERNO! (Well, not exactly —-)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

But when you’re woken out of a sound sleep at four in the morning because the hotel’s fire alarm is honking madly away, you can be excused for expecting a great drama. At least. Here’s what happened — It had … Continue reading →

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