Author Archives: TommiaW

Fickleness

Posted on June 5, 2011 by TommiaW

Fanfare can be a fickle thing. Whether it is following the season of a hometown team, a particular performer or someone of celebrity status for reasons unknown, fan followings, like the tides, can turn in an instant. Palm Sunday was … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four

Posted on June 4, 2011 by TommiaW

In keeping with the ‘fan’ focus and given it is the fourth, I figured it would be a good opportunity to look at the comic team “The Fantastic Four.” First thing I can say about this is – I know … Continue reading →

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Fans of Many Faiths

Posted on June 3, 2011 by TommiaW

  One of the definitions for “fanatical’ is a strong devotion to religion. Interesting to note, in Old Testament times, the people of Athens had such a focus on religions that among the many temples, altars and dedications to numerous … Continue reading →

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Clear View

Posted on June 2, 2011 by TommiaW

Mt. Elbert Hike by Tommia Wright  Hard to believe it was almost three years ago that a group of us attempted to reach the top of Mount Elbert. Most of us camped out the night before, to be closer to … Continue reading →

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Making Room

Posted on June 1, 2011 by TommiaW

  There is more to the sign the butterfly sits upon, words I’ll allow the reader to choose. Those who have been there know the rest, a nice tropical oasis that is the best. Hard to believe how time flies … Continue reading →

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From Inability Comes Creativity

Posted on May 24, 2011 by TommiaW

I am a sucker for sunsets. I could be for sunrises, too, but seldom go outside that early in the morning. The banner photo was taken while on a train ride, the enjoyment of the scenery car with many wide … Continue reading →

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The Intelligence of Insanity

Posted on May 22, 2011 by TommiaW

While the morning held promise of a logical, thoughtful, detailed entry for today, the guilt factor kicked in – again. Some artists keep unfinished canvases or portfolios tucked away in a closet. Some seamsters/quilters/talents of textiles tuck away their various … Continue reading →

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Return of Vitamin D

Posted on May 14, 2011 by TommiaW

 “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in … Continue reading →

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Three can be Thrice as Nice

Posted on May 13, 2011 by TommiaW

Paraskevidekatriaphobia – fear of Friday the 13th. Triskaidekaphobia – fear of the number 13. Troika – Russian for three-of-a-kind, three-figure, three-piece suit and a folk dance. Prokofiev’s version (here in entirety) brings images of snow-covered Russia and sleighs traveling by. … Continue reading →

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Translation may be Required

Posted on May 12, 2011 by TommiaW

One of the things I enjoyed about the church in Colorado was the sense of a close-knit family despite the ‘large’ number of members and the distances between. One of the committees held a discussion and it was decided that … Continue reading →

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