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Monthly Archives: February 2015

A Cup of Restraint

At the dawn of civilization, Omar Khayyam said something to the effect of- a loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou beside me – his portrayal of heaven on earth. We lapped it up. But I ask you, does this scenario have merit today in a civilization when we all must rush about […]

Posted byneerja2014February 17, 2015March 10, 2015Posted indialogue, essay, Friendship, writers hubTags: America, divorce, Friendship, History, point-of-viewLeave a comment on A Cup of Restraint

A Walk in the Wetlands

The wetlands behind Shoreline Park, just a short distance from Highway 101 but a whole world apart, are magical today. Finally, after a year of severe drought we have had a month of rain, hard rain; enough to bring the water level back up to the edge of the walking trail. Water has been pouring […]

Posted byneerja2014February 10, 2015March 10, 2015Posted inessay, writers hubTags: America, childhood, freedom, San Francisco, view4 Comments on A Walk in the Wetlands

Garden of People

My father leans over the balustrade to look at his garden. He is making sure plants that need protection from frost have been tended to. There is a chill in the evening air and a good chance that temperatures will dip below freezing tonight. I stand on my tippy toes, bolstered up by my elbows, chin […]

Posted byneerja2014February 6, 2015March 10, 2015Posted indialogue, essay, writers hubTags: America, childhood, Friendship, San Francisco2 Comments on Garden of People

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