Transit Notes

A journal of discoveries made while "wavering between the profit and the loss, in this brief transit where the dreams cross." T.S. Eliot, Ash Wednesday

Thursday, July 5, 2012

HIGGS BOSON AND OUR SLIVER OF TIME

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Like many others, I find myself endlessly fascinated by the historic discovery of the Higgs Boson, the so-called "God particle...

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

STARFISH AND OTHER GIFTS OF LIFE

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I have a special affinity for starfish, which are sometimes referred to as "sea stars." There is something magical about a c...

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

CLEARINGS IN THE FOREST

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To those who have come to expect more frequent postings from me, I apologize for failing to post anything of substance since mid-Februa...

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

WORD VERIFICATION PROBLEMS

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As most of you know, Blogger's new word verification format has made it increasingly difficult to comment on postings. The two verific...

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

BLESSINGS

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I recently heard someone speak rather derisively of people who express gratitude for their blessings. The thrust of the comment was t...

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Monday, January 30, 2012

SMALL POEMS, BIG IDEAS

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Robert Frost famously wrote that "happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." The same might also be said f...

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Friday, January 27, 2012

TRUE SELF AS NO SELF

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Chuang Tzu Thomas Merton As we can see from their apparel, both of these men were spiritual contemplatives. The first, Chuang T...

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George: I'm a retired guy who lives in upstate South Carolina with my wife, my beloved yellow lab, and a variety of beautiful wildlife. My interests include travel, nature, photography, hiking, reading, writing, and walking.

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