Tag Archives: Life

A Glimmer of Hope (3): NATURE

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Touch2Touch

Last week, the bombing of the Boston Marathon, another “little death” of innocence, plunged me into despair. Very slowly I began seeking, and finding, some glimmers of hope in an inner darkness: first came music, next came sharing of food, … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Definitions, Etcetera, Flowers, Music, Nature, Personal Essay, Spring | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

WHAT DOES BEING HUMAN MEAN, ANYWAY?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Touch2Touch

The eager innocent eyes are those of Martin Richard, 8 years old, first victim of the depraved bombers who desecrated the Boston Marathon. The marathon commemorates the horseback ride of Paul Revere to rouse his fellow countrymen on April 15th, … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Democracy, Etcetera, Evolution, Failure, Happiness, Life and Death, Personal Essay | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments

On Memorial Day —

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Touch2Touch

It’s Memorial Day weekend, formerly called Decoration Day, because of the still-observed custom of decorating graves, especially of those who served in the armed forces, with flowers and American flags. Died in battle — or at any rate, once struggled … Continue reading →

Posted in Etcetera, Life and Death, Memory, Poetry, Zen | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

The Hardest Thing —

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Touch2Touch

“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.” — David Russell, filmmaker

Posted in Challenge, Doubt, Etcetera, Wonderings | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

MATTERS OF THE HEART: A Life and Death Valentine

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Touch2Touch

Yes, I’m back after a month of adventures, and not just back, but I’m a woman on a mission — a matter of life and death. It’s February, month of Valentines and hearts, and here’s a quick pop quiz for … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Health, Life and Death, Medicine, Personal Essay | Tagged , , , , , | 72 Comments

A Pair of Old Shoes

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Touch2Touch

Vincent van Gogh obsessed about shoes, old shoes, work shoes, peasant shoes, worn and cracked. Some of his finest paintings are these heavily textured ones composed of darks and dulls, so different from the brilliant colors of better known paintings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Death, Etcetera, Friendship, Paintings, Personal Essay, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Write On….

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Touch2Touch

One must really be brave to choose love or writing as one’s guides, because they may lead one to the space in which the meaning of our life is hidden — and who can say that this space may not … Continue reading →

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