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What is a grackle? A love bird whose song is not pretty. The Grackle a poem by Victoria Davis Outside my kitchen window a grackle sings. His song is not a pretty one – And ‘grackle’ an unfortunate name for a love bird. As he sings he grips the barren branch, Steadying his earnest song…

My friends at Polar Seltzer shared a bounty of Oscar cocktail recipes with inspired names for your Sunday night Oscar party pleasure! Remember to: Drink (and eat) in moderation. Make wise choices (some of these are lower in calories than others). Laugh, Love, Set LIMITS! “THE LORD OF LIGHT” – inspired by Argo Rose Water…

One of my favorite stories that illustrates the importance of quiet is about Michelangelo, the great artist.   It is said that one day back in the day, a prince visited Michelangelo in his studio and found him staring at an 18-foot block of marble. Clearly, the rumors were true.  Word had traveled throughout the land…

The Zen master Hakuin used to tell his students about an old woman who owned a tea shop in the village. She was skilled in the tea ceremony, Hakuin said, and her understanding of Zen was superb. Many students wondered about this and went to the village themselves to check her out. Whenever the old…
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