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the fable of the boy who danced on New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Michael Patton

The boy was good that Christmas—and not just because he wanted a present from Santa… No, being good actually felt good to him… …but only for so long.  After Christmas day, he began to sensed another feeling building within… This … Continue reading →

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fable of the woman who wanted to feel deeply

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Michael Patton

We built a research station on our Moon… Beautiful both in design and function. And the resident scientists were also beautiful—beautiful in the way they worked.  Immersed.  Relentless.  Devoted. Nonetheless, they’d take a break occasionally and gather by the big … Continue reading →

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the fable of the dog who sees beauty

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Michael Patton

One day, while the dog lolled in the grass on her back… …a cool shadow suddenly dimmed the sunlight. The dog looked up to find a big cloud towering above her.  The puffs of white piled one on top of … Continue reading →

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something to regain

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Michael Patton

“Freedom’s just another name for nothing left to lose.”       — from Me and Bobbie McGee, by Kris Kristofferson When I first heard that line, years ago, I thought to myself, “What a beautiful idea!” But I now see a dark … Continue reading →

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