Tag Archives: love

December Views 14: The Only Constant

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Caryn

She walked nonchalantly into my apartment, and my life, almost 17 years ago, age unknown but certainly well past the kitten phase even then. In the years since, (I was 29 then, after all, and 46 now) an assortment of … Continue reading →

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December Views 07: Happy Birthday, Dad

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Caryn

Thinking about you today and missing you, as always.

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December Views 05

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Caryn

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I’m not a joiner and other lies I tell myself

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Caryn

My new life here in the desert has been a revelation. The ease with which I’ve settled into this beautiful place, and into my bright, light-filled new home, has been rather astonishing. It’s a change of scenery that has helped … Continue reading →

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Splendid Isolation

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Caryn

… It is the desert’s grimness, its stillness and isolation, that bring us back to love. Here we discover the paradox of the contemplative life, that the desert of solitude can be the school where we learn to love others. … Continue reading →

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