Monthly Archives: July 2005

And the Chinese Say?

Last week (why yes, I am catching up) I had a standard eye exam for which my eyes were dilated. I sat in the waiting room waiting for the drops to take effect, staring at nothing in particular because reading … Continue reading

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Is there a Basho Scholar in the House?

Last week my yoga teacher mentioned a lovely quote from Matsuo Basho (1644-1694). When I went to find the citation on the Internet, I encountered no less than eight different translations of the same quote: Do not seek to follow … Continue reading

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Are You Sure You are Sure?

Spent a little time last couple of weeks in a hospital waiting for other people. I’ve noticed that several hospitals stock their bathrooms with a soap called Soft ‘N Sure (a rich, creamy skin cleanser if you must know). Once … Continue reading

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