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Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Future Is Now
Yesterday evening, it was nice enough that I could sit in the backyard. At 10:00 p.m. it was a pleasant 26 degrees, which is normally the high for this time of the year. It was unsettling. The drought in southern … Continue reading
Peace On Earth
Papai Noel Visiting a Pre-school Serving Children from a Favela 12/22/2006 In December of 2006, my wife and I went to Salvador do Bahia, Brazil. We had decided to spend our Christmas volunteering. We hooked up with Global … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, Brazil, children, Christmas, december, favela, Les Phillips, Papai Noel, pre-school, Salvadore de Bahia, Santa Claus
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In Memorium: Barb Ayres
Barb with her husband Myron, 2009. Yesterday evening, I got around to reading my email. Hidden amongst the blizzard of news alerts and Facebook posts were two short notes that brought me to a full stop. Barb Ayres, a … Continue reading
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Sunset After a Desert Storm
For two days cold winds and rain swept across the desert. Overnight, the desert turned green. It was a relief to see the sun, even if only as it set. After sunset the sky cleared and it got cold. Heavy … Continue reading
Autumn Light in the Canyon
My wife and I recently spent a few days with friends, outside of Tucson, in a house next to the Saguaro National Forest. It was an opportunity for Becky and I to rest and decompress. It was temporary respite from … Continue reading