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Being 17

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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. – Henry David Thoreau My nephew Justin turns 17 today. He is a bright, athletic, careful and extremely capable young man who at times is mischievous and can also be very creative in making videos with…

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Japanese Walking

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An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. – Henry David Thoreau The idea of Japanese walking is to alternate between slow and fast walking in 3 minute intervals. Today was the day for me to take a walk to the beach. A solo walk, as MAO…

People + Community petit piton view from the villa

Music by Minchin

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It’s an incredibly exciting thing, this one, meaningless life of yours. – Tim Minchin I first heard of Tim Minchin while in St Lucia. We were at the Villa with the country mice and Uncle Stu was going to be joining us. Having recently broken up with his girlfriend, we…

Travel + Place stormy clouds on the golf course

Stormy Weather

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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward A plan for 18 holes of golf becomes questionable just before the 9th hole. The previous 7 holes were played well, with the exception of one big blow up…

People + Community AI created Korean lunar new year fire horse 2026

새해 복 많이 받으세요

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May the new year awaken in you the grace of beginnings. – John O’Donohue Lunar new year started early this morning at Moffitt Cancer Center. From there, an authentic schnitzel patio lunch in St Pete’s, followed by a visit to The Dali Museum. I had missed an opportunity many years…