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I've been called worse.  :)

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Neither winter nor spring. Neither spring nor winter 

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Marina Munjal, from the Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center speaking to my class last night. She put the class at ease with her easy demeanor and led the class in a short breathing meditation exercise. She is a positive force in our local community. Lots of compassion and insight to be found in this lady!

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Winter's last assault? Beauty to be found in front of Lamb Hall yesterday @ 7:15am.

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In a similar vein.

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You got to know when to hold'em, know when to fold'em, know when to walk away, know when to run...

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Friday night at my house.

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288 - That Thou Art

This was my class guest speaker from last night. Dr. Mehta is one of the kindest men I know here on campus. He is a favorite of past classes and one of my favorite people here at ETSU. He teaches on the medical campus. He has presented several times and each time, I learn something different. He didn't come to my class with a fancy presentation and lots of "bells and whistles" - he came and simply shared from his life experience and perspective. He told stories. He gave my class a brief glimpse into the richness of literature surrounding his culture. He considers these interactions to be part of his dharma (his duty). It's more than the scope of this class to be able to wrap our minds around this philosophical position and understand it just from this one class setting. He gave us a generous overview and pause for consideration.  My favorite of his stories has to be the one about Yudhisthira’s journey to the mountains, accompanied by his faithful dog. Yudhisthira wa...

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Meanwhile on  Bizarro World:

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**Warning - shameless self promotion to follow** Look what arrived recently! My book bound copies of my dissertation.

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Native mountain magnolia's are now in bloom on the campus of ETSU

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Flora sex is now taking place out in the open on ETSU's campus. This lovely bush is broadcasting the availability of its nether regions to every bee and creature around by sight and by such a lovely scent. The smell is almost overwhelming. This mystery plant can be found alongside Nicks Hall.

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Spiritual signs of life in Johnson City

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Office Humor 

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"Sad eyes, crooked crosses...in god's country" 

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Miss crackity herself. Another love of my life. Still going strong at 15 years. 

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Two of my favorite souls. Excited to go for a ride AND a walk

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Spring hath sprung in Georgia

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Signs of Life

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Privilege 

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The overwhelming burden of modesty