Pictorially, we celebrate summer in Utah

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VOLUME XXIII – Issue 7: Sunday, August 27, 2023 (264th Issue)

Welcome

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Farmers Market every Wednesday in Park City, UT. In line for fresh peaches.

...Opening Comments from Bob

This Issue: The pictorial section is a potpourri of shots of summer in Utah. There are three serious, new poems, A Witness, A Blessed Wad of Gum, and A Cure.

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Bryce Canyon


Three Poems

Comment: A simple observation made in late winter.

Comment: Have you ever noticed that sometimes unpleasant experiences lead to pleasant ones.

Comment: A bit of advice that has withstood the test of time.

Vignette: Paradise Lost

Jan and I were horrified to learn of the fires that devastated areas of Maui. We were especially shocked to learn of the destruction of Lahaina, once a whaling village and capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. It had morphed over the years to a major tourist area filled with shops of almost every eke.

Though this historic town was often crowded and in some ways represented some of the negative aspects of tourism, it still was a favorite place for us to visit. For over four decades we dined and enjoyed some great food and visited many of the shops. Sitting awhile under the famous banyan tree always brought a bit of peace and several poems. Recent reports indicate that this 100+ year old tree may survive despite the burn due to its deep roots.

We were especially saddened to learn of the complete destruction to the Lahaina Methodist Church where we often worshiped and Jan and I renewed our vows on our 50th Anniversary. I watched via YouTube the last service before the fire and shared the joy with the baptism of a young couple's child. Everyone was so happy. I couldn't help but wonder if they survived the fire. For ultimately, while the loss of the buildings and the historical artifacts are tragic, the loss of lives is the greatest tragedy.

Jan and I know that the Hawaiian people will meet this devastation with the Spirit of Aloha. However, we mourn with them their losses.

 

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Savor each day!

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Quotable Quotes

"Whatever your eye falls on–for it will fall on what you love–will lead you to the questions of your life, the questions that are incumbent upon you to answer, because that is how the mind works in concert with the eye. The things of this world draw us where we need to go." - Mary Rose O'Reilly

"Don't tell me to get ready to die. I know not what shall be. The only preparation I can make is by fulfilling, my present duties. This is the everlasting life." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Everything that happens to us is the result of what we ourselves have thought, said, or done.. We alone are responsible for our lives." -Unknown

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A Bit of Humor

A bit of laughter is healthy for the soul

This is my spot

Sandy began a job as an elementary school counselor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other.

Sandy approached and asked if she was all right. The girl said she was. A little while later, however, Sandy noticed the girl was in the same spot, still by herself. Approaching again, Sandy offered, "Would you like me to be your friend?"

The girl hesitated, then said, "Okay," looking at the woman suspiciously. Feeling she was making progress, Sandy then asked, "Why are you standing here all alone?"

"Because," the little girl said with great exasperation, "I'm the goalie!"

Compliment of A Joke A Day

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Book Reviews

Blast Series: Review by Janice M. regarding Blast Book Four: . . . I loved the book.  There were so many ideas floating around in my head from your writings, and I understood everything you wrote about.  I saw the visions while traveling through the pages. Thank you for your inspiration. . . ."

General: JJG wrote: I've read Bob's "To the End of Time" trilogy twice, each time gaining deep and deeper insights into the human condition. The three small volumes hold their own as good stories but also provide a unique glimpse into a new religious paradigm. Would that it could come to be.

Specific Book: To the End of Time and Back: An Epic Journey

David from Utah: "The new novel, To the End of Time and Back is a skillful account of two lovers on an 'Epic Journey,' racing through time and history to learn life-changing truths. Their spectral mentor, Arundel, sends them through difficult travels, but their relationship endures and remains strong despite physical, and psychological stress. Powerful emotions such as fear, anger and happiness, combine with lust, pain and sexuality to help them learn. Written in verse form, the story is an epic poem, painted to portray the duality of mankind throughout dimensions of human history that is sometimes cruel and horrific. The reader will come to know and understand what is being described and will certainly enjoy the stimulating elegance of the story and the philosophy. A thoroughly enjoyable read that is certain to make you think."
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Jim from Mt. Vernon: "I finished your book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was much easier to follow by having the whole thing in front of me, and reading as much as I wanted at a time. I felt pretty weary after bouncing around in time for many hundreds of years, but I was relieved to know that at least part of the world survived 'Armageddon'. What a feat you have performed."
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Kimberly from Ohio: "Well, Bob! I am rather blown away by your book. Finished it yesterday, and it only took four days, which means I was intrigued and wanted to know how the book ends. I'm a slow, deep reader and since my profession is writing and editing, I edit continuously as I read. Can't help it! But this book was worth dropping everything for and reading to the end. I admit to cynicism about your claim that it would change me, and I don't know that it has just yet but it won't be leaving my heart and head for a long time, and change could happen. I'm impressed that the book actually lived up to your claims for it. . . . I'm intrigued by this book because it rings so true, and I am therefore tempted to believe you actually were given the gift of this dictation. But if not and this is fiction, you have written one hell of a book, masquerading amazingly as non-fiction ... which is indeed one of the goals of fiction."
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An Ohio Reader: "WOW! WOW! WOW! I read it in one sitting and found so many things you wrote about 'true' for what I know and feel about past lives I've lived. Actually, the chapter about the Holocaust was something I couldn't bear to read–too sad and painful. (I've always felt that way about that period of history.) . . . it was very well done, Bob. Just beautifully done. I'm looking for the movie. . . I'm sure others will feel connected to this book just as I did. AMAZING. Just AMAZING. I couldn't put it down. There was so much anticipation with each chapter it hooked me from the very beginning. . ."
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Specific Book: Adelyn: An Epic Journey:

Ohio Reader: "In his book, Adelyn: An Epic Journey, Bob navigates the reader through a challenging journey in the time space continuum while exposing both the weaknesses and strengths of humanity. As Adelyn is exposed to the infinite love of The Source, the reader is challenged to understand how personal beliefs and actions often have more to do with cultural rather than spiritual influences. In a time and world filled with political anger and personal indulgences reading Adelyn offers the open-minded promise. It would make a great book study."

Specific Book: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts

Doug from Ohio: ". . . I was not prepared for page 116 Should have been because of the extremely personal nature of the entire book. Please understand that the unusual length of time to finish your book (especially for a binge reader like me) was because it screamed to be read thoughtfully in increments. For me that was 10-15 pages every weekend, often in quiet . . .Thank you for "putting pen to paper" and sharing your soul. Those of us who have followed Poetical Journeys will recognize much of the content. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to share part of your journey really feel a part of it."

Charles from Park City: "Hi Bob….I just picked up your The Tao of Momentary Thoughts.  It’s wonderful . . I love your book."

Ed from Seattle: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts: "I was smiling all the way through the reading . . .I think I will reread it again during the next week."

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