The Invisible Force Field of My Magic Song
In the last couple of weeks, I began singing a refrain from a song I never really knew: “Ain’t nothin’ gonna break-a my stride/Nobody gonna slow me down/Oh no, oh … Continue reading
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Playing the Shell Game
According to Wikipedia, the shell game dates back at least to ancient Greece. A con man quickly shuffles a pea around beneath a series of shells or thimbles on a … Continue reading
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Standing against the Storm: The Trials of Independence
I’m independent. I always have been—socially, intellectually, politically, even emotionally. I’m a little scary to people who are followers, because leading me is like herding cats. I start fracturing into … Continue reading
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The Virtue of Being Stubborn
“Don’t be so @”*#$% stubborn!” Yes, we were brought up with the idea that being stubborn is a bad thing. What’s the opposite? Being cooperative, flexible, and manageable. While men … Continue reading
