by ST, Jan 2025 Reflections on the pastReflecting on the future,Janus is the entryway:Looks backward and forward– not as a two-faced, but a two sided straight face (though maybe sometimes with humor . . . there must be humor!).I look in the mirrorAt what I’ve done, what I was,And then at what I might do,Continue reading “Reflections for a New Year”
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“The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes
Part 1 by Susan Ternyey, Dec 2024 James Onedin wants to be his own master, his life under his own command; he wants to own his own destiny. He is a ship’s captain, and his employer, Callon, has dangled the promise of having his own command for nearly 6 years (S1 E2). Although James hasContinue reading ““The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes”
“And All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience”
by ST My childhood days are remembered a little faintly. Both happy times and foolish ways– I’d not return To re-live or change– I look forward, Even if a bit dubiously. Then came the years Of deciding what to be: Sampling enough of both good and evil Which fruits I tasted, I grew to knowContinue reading ““And All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience””