Tag Archives: Buddha

Do you hate the president?

Posted on December 6, 2019 by ends and beginnings blog

Maybe you caught this yesterday, James Rosen from the ultra-conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group, the same James Rosen who left Fox News last year as their top D. C. reporter over harassment claims, asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “Do you hate … Continue reading →

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Taking a break, again

Posted on December 14, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I have some decisions to make in the coming weeks and months, decisions about my work future, decisions about the direction of my life. I have enjoyed writing post on WordPress and sharing my thoughts, hopes and wishes on this … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to H. H. the Dalai Lama

Posted on July 6, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” – H. H. the Dalai Lama Fifteen years ago I read The Art … Continue reading →

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Learning about love one french fry at a time

Posted on June 28, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I am going to share something with you and you have to PROMISE not to tell my wife, I eat at McDonald’s once or twice a month because I love their french fries. I know, I know, I am always … Continue reading →

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Life and death in the forest

Posted on May 1, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.” –  The Buddha My wife and I try to hike in the Pisgah National Forest every Sunday, specifically in … Continue reading →

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What we discover off the beaten path

Posted on March 24, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both, And be one traveler, long I stood, And looked down one as far as I could, To where it bent in the undergrowth”- Robert Frost I have written extensively … Continue reading →

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What can you control?

Posted on February 21, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter I am no different from anyone else, I would rather be in control … Continue reading →

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Catching my breath

Posted on February 2, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

TRUMP REPORTEDLY ACCUSES AUSTRALIA OF TRYING TO SEND THE NEXT ‘BOSTON BOMBERS’ TO U.S.  TRUMP’S YEMEN RAID MAY HAVE RESULTED IN MORE CIVILIAN DEATHS  NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR MICHAEL FLYNN PUTS IRAN ‘ON NOTICE’ FOLLOWING BALLISTIC MISSILE TEST  TRUMP TELLS MITCH … Continue reading →

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My problem with you

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?” – Gautama Buddha My problem with you. You, that can quote verse on verse. You, that … Continue reading →

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Either shit or pie

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“I remember her saying that a fly is as likely to land on shit as on pie. So she thought everything could be divided into two categories. Either shit or pie.” – Carrie Fisher, Postcards from the Edge Human beings … Continue reading →

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