At the time of his death, Basho had more than 2000 students. In the cicada’s cryNo sign can foretellHow soon it must die. Basho, Matsuo. (1644-1694)The cicada spends years nestled underground developing from a grub into a winged creature clinging to the trunk or branch of a tree to sing its brief song, to add its […]
Read MoreWhat may be added to this? Genealogy has gained popularity with many, especially with the ease of research provided by the internet. We are curious of our roots. Whether one believes in evolution or in divine intervention for man’s appearance on earth, one accepts the premise that if we trace people back far enough we are […]
Read MoreDriving home from school today I spotted a friend supervising at her school’s bus stop, waiting for the yellow dog to come and pick up her kids. The students were doing teen things: laughing, dancing, arms and legs this way and that, teasing, packs swinging, smiles, playful rough housing. Smiles from them and her. From a […]
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