Monthly Archives: March 2013

Same-Sex Marriage.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

The US Supreme Court is currently considering cases regarding a touchy, emotive subject. Namely the question of the veracity of same-sex marriage.  Unfortunately, I don’t do well when I’m troubled by thoughts of injustice, and this subject is rampant with … Continue reading →

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Conscious Activism

Posted on March 24, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

On February 26, 2013, I posted back-to-back tweets from my Twitter account, @CGAyling.  The first stated:- “Social conscience: recognizing injustice. {widely encouraged}”, the second, “Social Activism: acting on your social conscience. {widely discouraged}”. A growing sense of inequity, prompted these … Continue reading →

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Beware, what you wish for.

Posted on March 24, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Prompted by an oft repeated sentiment wishing for warmer weather, tweeted by a Twitter companion {I don’t really like the terms following / follower}. The tweet, by @marlo_maybe read, “I swear that I won’t complain about summer heat ever again. … Continue reading →

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Places, that shiver.

Posted on March 21, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

We’re all concerned with things larger than life. For the religious, that translates into belief of a greater, guiding power. For those lacking the comfort of religion, the same thoughts are troubling. Regardless of which camp you fall into, each … Continue reading →

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Reaping Karma’s Reward

Posted on March 19, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Back in the 1970’s I sustained a serious back injury that compressed four of my lumbar vertebrae, reducing my height by nearly two inches.  During recovery, I lay in a hospital bed, my self-pity fanned by the sympathy expressed by … Continue reading →

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Very Inspiring Blog Award.

Posted on March 17, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

A wonderful person I know only as Ursula nominated my blog for this award – more on her below. The Rules. 1. Display the logo on your blog. 2. Link back to the person who nominated you. 3. State 7 … Continue reading →

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Shaping Memories

Posted on March 8, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Last night I ventured from the safety of Twitter, and joined Tumblr to post a question to one of my favorite Twitter companions. A few hours later, Tumblr emailed me an auto-bot question asking, “What is your earliest human memory?” … Continue reading →

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of an Ogre, and a Princess.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Yesterday, we attended the third Birthday celebration of our Granddaughter, Eden – who turns three today.  On Friday night, my wife and I went shopping for birthday gifts.  My wife chose a wooden farm set, complete with building and various … Continue reading →

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