Category Archives: Paros

The Present Moment

Marcus Aurelius writes to himself that “no one loses any life other than the one he lives, or lives any life other than the one he loses.” (Meditations, Book 2:14) A long life and a short life both end in … Continue reading

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On Making Beautiful Choices

Today is my blog’s 20th birthday. I started it after reading the Scientific Warning of 1992. It begins like this: Human beings and the natural world are on a collision course. Human activities inflict harsh and often irreversible damage on … Continue reading

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Drifters

It’s nice to have a special place that can make you feel magical and safe. My special place is our terrace. Volver and Sasha are at ease here, too. Sasha helps care for the plants when we’re away whereas Volver, … Continue reading

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Parking Party

A neighbor had a birthday party for his daughter in our parking niche. He didn’t ask to use it nor did he even bother to invite us. Initially it really irritated me. Then I watched the children playing and laughing … Continue reading

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Selfies and Sun

It was a beautiful day and had to be celebrated. So we got all dressed up then sat on a bench at κατω γιαλος (kato yialos) facing the sea. Sitting in front of a horizon line somehow expands the mind. … Continue reading

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