Having a very good month so far! Excellent news on the home front, which eliminated a major source of stress, which meant I focused enough…
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Magic in “Flight of the Valkyries”
(another of the very short papers for the class on the spirituality of creativity) I know of several works of art with a mythic element…
Continue Reading“Carmen” & “Who Cares?”
On Saturday I was very pleased to get to go to the ballet again, with my delightful companion, to see “Carmen.” It was danced by…
Continue ReadingSunshiny rambling, part 1
The weather is absolutely gorgeous today! I am so pleased to have sunshine and warmth now, instead of constantly gray and rainy days. Consequently, here…
Continue ReadingIs my reality actually real, or is it privileged?
I just finished listening to an utterly fascinating interview on a blogradio with a man named Allan Johnson. I’m very interested in hearing what others…
Continue ReadingA new year’s midrash of “I Am Eve”
Wowzers. This has been an extremely momentous holiday season for my household and myself. I’m very excited at successfully registering for my first quarter of…
Continue ReadingGiselle (pt. 2)
Because I too love symbolism, I checked the meaning of the various names used. There’s an interesting mix which made me think the composer, Adolphe…
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I got to watch the gorgeous ballet Giselle this last Friday night! One of my housemates is an astonishing sweetie, and has taken me to…
Continue ReadingWhite doves & rose crosses (2 of 2)
I did find myself rather raising an eyebrow at some of the symbolism, however, with its emphasis on white clothing and long white veils for…
Continue ReadingWhite doves & rose crosses (1 of 2)
Now a bit more rambling about the “Hidden In Plain Sight” conference. As I’ve mentioned previously, it lasted for four days: Thursday through Sunday. The…
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