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Where the Gulf Meets Understanding: An Afternoon with Whitman at the Water’s Edge
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Where the Gulf Meets Understanding: An Afternoon with Whitman at the Water’s Edge

Thoughts on As I Ebb’d with the Ocean of Life by Walt Whitman from Leaves of Grass Today, I began…

jimgarrettFebruary 5, 2026February 6, 2026
My Thoughts on Poetry – (For Now)
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My Thoughts on Poetry – (For Now)

A chair, a cup of coffee, and a collection of poems which I will spend some time with this morning.…

jimgarrettSeptember 5, 2023September 4, 2023
Spend Some Time
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Spend Some Time

I recently took the time to read “The Sabbath” by Abraham Joshua Heschel which was written in 1951. I may…

jimgarrettAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023
The Reward of Struggle
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The Reward of Struggle

Recently, as I was out for a walk, I came upon this blade of grass standing tall in what appears…

jimgarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Joy Found in Small Bites
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Joy Found in Small Bites

I often spend time reading articles related to many of my interests, including the history of Italian cuisine. Italian culture…

jimgarrettMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Happy Mother’s Day
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Happy Mother’s Day

It appears this quote may be attributed to Plato, “At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” However accurate…

jimgarrettMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Memories (Part 2)
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Memories (Part 2)

If you have not read the first part of this short series, I invite you to visit that post, Memories…

jimgarrettMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Memories – Part 1
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Memories – Part 1

I am going to share a few thoughts over the next few posts concerning memories. While there are several definitions…

jimgarrettMay 10, 2023May 13, 2023
The Start of a New Hobby
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The Start of a New Hobby

I’ve wanted to do this for some time. I’ve thought about it, I’ve tried to start, I’ve gotten side-tracked, but…

jimgarrettMay 4, 2023May 14, 2023
What Are We Fighting?  (Part 2)
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What Are We Fighting? (Part 2)

NOTE: If you have not read Part 1 go here to read Must We Be Fighting? To continue a reflection…

jimgarrettMay 2, 2023May 6, 2023

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I’m a retired IT professional/Science Teacher/ Life-long learner who passes his time enjoying food, beverages, and reading and enjoys sharing his experiences.

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