10 Things I Learned From Leonard Cohen

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“There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.” As you may know, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died last week “peacefully at his home.” He was 82 years old. We are rarely surprised when an old man dies, and those of us who not only listened to his songs, but also … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned From Leonard Cohen

50 Word Stories #1 – The Book

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“You pick up a book, and you read, and it makes you feel better,” he said, handing her a book. “It’s that easy.” “But then sometimes you find between the pages a dried rose that turns to powder at touch, and you cry,” she sighed. “It’s called poetry, you know.” Some of you may remember … Continue reading 50 Word Stories #1 – The Book