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The Princess Mary box and the Christmas Truce

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

When I was between the ages of 15 and 17, my family lived in France. One day in the flea markets outside Paris, I found a little brass box that bore my initials, MM, as well as a woman’s head … Continue reading →

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What I’m Listening to Now – A World Undone by G.J. Meyer

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

I’m a huge fan of audiobooks and have been since the days of cassettes.  Audiobooks are great for travel, especially over repetitious routes.  I spent last weekend in the bay area to attend some Tibetan teachings, and I’ll be making … Continue reading →

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