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It is said (sometimes in my musings as well) that nothing is constant in life. Life has its up and downs, its ying and yang. For those who are mathematically inclined, it is often compared to a sine wave. Not only are we told that; we also experience it in our own lives and see it in the lives of others around us. It is also described in Ecclesiastes 3 which starts with that well known verse:...

The Queensland floods have caused havoc and heartbreak for many, and it will continue for a long time. Right now, the water has subsided, but homes which were flooded, are now covered, floor to ceiling, in a thick, dark, smelly mud. Everything, walls, furniture, appliances, all covered in it. It looks like a chocolate factory gone mad. How they will make these...

I am a product of the disco era of the 70's. My friends and I loved to dance and that was a love that was never lost. About 9 years ago, an old disco pal introduced me to the world of ballroom dancing. It was fun, safe, social and a great way to burn off the calories. I dropped 25 pounds in five months without dieting. I had continued dancing throughout the years, although not at the pace I...

The other day was another day to walk the beach. Fall is trying to move summer out of the way but not with much success. After a few days of cool weather, or at least cool for us, summer has made it clear it has no intentions of being pushed off the stage quite yet. But be that as it may, it was a pleasant day to walk the beach. (Readers' note: Subsequent to writing this, winter moved in;...