In Shakespeare's "The Tempest," the character Caliban is described as a "savage and deformed slave." But, Caliban also has a softer side, one capable of uttering some of the most beautiful lines in the play. Feeling connected to Caliban, I would like to be among the Calibans of the world. As Caliban said: "Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises,/Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not."
Friday, March 21, 2014
Ain't It the Truth
As Woody Harrelson so aptly put it: "Sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." No truer words were ever spoken....doc
Eva Cassidy
If you haven't been introduced to the music of Eva Cassidy, then you are missing one of the finer things of life. Try Songbird to begin with. If you are not hooked after ten notes, I will pay for the CD. After fighting life all day, she is able to mellow me out in the evening and send me off to sleep with a pleasant thought or two (and belive me, they are few and far between). Let me know what you think. My email address is: mesarey@msn.com. To be continued.....doc
Just Like the County Fair
Wow, has this been some kind of ride or what! I sure hope that absence has made the heart grow fonder. I am back--bigger and better than you ever thought possible. Now if I can just come up with some really clever stuff to write about, I might even make Blog Site of the Week status. Ciao--Doc
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Acedia
I have recently been studying the term "acedia." I originally was introduced to this fascinating subject by reading Kathleen Norris's "Acedia & me." (Norris, by the way, is a wonderful author whom I met several years ago at a book signing for "The Cloister Walk.") This idea goes a long way of explaining what gas been going on in my head for several ( many) years now. I have much to learn, but, so far, I am greatly impressed. If you're interested, look it up online. Perhaps more later.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Hanging On (but barely)
Just a note to all my avid followers that I am hanging on. That's all anyone can ask. I could pour out all of my concerns, but what good would that do. Never worry...it's an age thing.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
What I Say Doesn't Matter
I try hard to write meaningful blogs, but then I realize that it doesn't matter because no one is reading them. Maybe someone will reply someday. Won't that be interesting....Doc
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