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June 2010 Reflection
Homeless for 22 days, I found myself in an interview with the general manager of Castle Leslie Estate as he said, “So I’m afraid we won’t be able to offer you summer accommodation.” Fact: I have a job. Caveat: I … Continue reading
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March 2010 Reflection
It’s Sunday afternoon. Unrelenting rain. I put aside my fourth finished book in two days as the clouds stubbornly cling to the Shannon. Not adjusted to spending most of my time indoors, I’m restless; desiring sun, just one full day … Continue reading
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January 2010 Reflection
The most difficult thing about music therapy is to know when to be silent. It seems paradoxical, but this therapy built around sound sometimes has its moments of greatest effect in its absence. Because being able to actively listen to … Continue reading
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November 2009 Reflection
Island of Enchantment, Celtic Paradise, Emerald Isle—Stab City? Limerick, Ireland, has had this stigmatism stamped upon its streets since the 1980’s when 75 percent of homicides were committed with a knife. Though I have yet to confirm the reports, some … Continue reading
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