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cutting artichoke stalks…a thoughtful meditation

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Michael Patton

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Island of the Lotus Eaters, revisited

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Michael Patton

I’ve revised a story from Homer’s Odyssey: the brief episode on the island of the Lotus Eaters. First, consider the book version: After Odysseus drops anchor at that island, he sends forth three of his crew to investigate… The three … Continue reading →

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a degree of heroism

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Michael Patton

  If we consider all human beings to be heroes or heroines, as I suggested last week… …perhaps that cheapens the idea of heroism… …until it becomes completely meaningless. On the other hand… …if I see myself as a hero … Continue reading →

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The Sinking of a Belief

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Michael Patton

  I must be more careful when taking lessons from history… For example: I found meaning in the way gentlemen aboard the Titanic stood on the upper deck, calmly smoking their cigars as the giant ship sank… …whereas passengers on … Continue reading →

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