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The mystical things I do

Posted on March 14, 2016 by dgermann

The mystical things I do Are those of Kindness, caring, and loving :- Doug.

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Family you do

Posted on March 14, 2016 by dgermann

Family is a thing you do, not are A choice and no choice :- Doug.

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Beyond surface what of death

Posted on March 14, 2016 by dgermann

Beyond surface what of death lasts? What are its boons? Think perhaps in the direction of poignancy…. :- Doug.

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To the near that gathers us

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dgermann

To the crux of matter From silly money-making From struggle each against all From grabbing grabbing and puffery To the near that gathers us and lasts lasts :- Doug.

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flashes suddenly between us

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dgermann

Daily we hear others’ voices But not that within The soul we share And are Till death flashes suddenly between us :- Doug.

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makes young

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dgermann

Conversation energizes Conversation makes young Conversation heals :- Doug.

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If you were the doctor?

Posted on March 12, 2016 by dgermann

What should be the default, if you were the doctor? :- Doug.

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I thought this story was about…

Posted on March 12, 2016 by dgermann

Is there more to learn, to unpack from the “She died peacefully the first time” story? What the daughter thought was important. What upset the husband too. The son with his paper as well. What do you hear from each … Continue reading →

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What is the necessity of family and community

Posted on March 12, 2016 by dgermann

What is the necessity of family and community? Together is a necessity. Everyone’s voice must be heard. It is a respiration, from individual autonomy to gathering family and back. My wishes are important; so are everyone’s touched by my and … Continue reading →

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In together

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dgermann

In together Vital life For family :- Doug.

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How to knot a tie

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dgermann

How to knot a tie or tie a knot you old man can teach me things I must know :- Doug.

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to raise a grandparent

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dgermann

It takes a village to raise a grandparent It takes a grandparent to raise a village Where have all the grandparents gone? :- Doug.

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Extra grandparents

Posted on March 10, 2016 by dgermann

These might turn out to be your extra grandparents. :- Doug.

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Found moments

Posted on March 10, 2016 by dgermann

Kairos: Found moments :- Doug.

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I bow to the wind

Posted on March 10, 2016 by dgermann

I bow to the wind I bow to the snow flakes I bow to critters great and small I bow to trees and wheat and stars I bow to grandparents I bow to grandchildren I bow to you I bow … Continue reading →

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What kind of grandparent?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by dgermann

What kind of grandparent do you want to be? :- Doug.

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Favorite grandparent?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by dgermann

Who’s your favorite grandparent? :- Doug.

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