Sila Blume
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thread and/or knot — in loving memory
Laces, fine threads, some of gold, some of silk, they may hang, stretch, sway, gently, beautifully, and there is no need to work, to bother, to arrange but leave whichever as is. It is the knot that may occur, attracting needed attention to a specific section which will require attention to be dealt with. Knots…
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Malanga, here Chinese potato
Once more, today I had a moment of strong reference in my palate. The root is known here as papa china but growing up, I know that the Cubans refer to it as malanga. Other cultural circles may call it taro, or pituca. A wonderful flavor then, a wonderful flavor today.
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life as completion — in loving memory
These can be seen as a collection of thoughts which surround details from memories. It can be seen as a romantic form of mourning, with aspects of redemption, exorcism, wonder, joy. One may also see it as an effort to make life complete, and not merely an unfinished presence on earth. The completion (fulfillment, flourishing)…
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Johann Strauss *III 14 1804 — The Life You Give
Johann Strauss I, born March 14, 1804, Vienna, is one of the principal composers of Viennese waltzes. Strauss became a viola player in the dance orchestra of Michael Pamer, a composer of light music. Later he conducted the orchestra of Josef Lanner and in 1826 performed at the gardens of the “Zwei Tauben” the Täuberl-walzer,…
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