Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

Things I think about or have learned

Soul Food

Posted on February 10, 2015 by collardg

It was a privilege for my wife and me to attend a small concert proffered by 3 string players from the Charlotte symphony. It was a masterful presentation of an evening of music written by 3 composers from Eastern Europe; … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Journey – Part 2

Posted on January 3, 2015 by collardg

I can imagine you might be wondering how the plan to downsize is going? (Subject of my last post) Dianne and I have been working on it for a year and a half now.  I’ve drawn some conclusions, (but probably … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Journey – part 1

Posted on August 1, 2013 by collardg

The Knight Errant is back…after an hiatus of wandering to and fro on the earth,  campaigning for justice, slaying dragons and rescuing fair damsels in distress. 🙂  Ah, it’s a rewarding life I lead. One of the benefits of getting … Continue reading →

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2 Perspectives on Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 by collardg

2 Perspectives on Christmas The result of living in 2 worlds as I do, often has me confused. When I’m in Europe I feel very much like a European, (whatever that is). When I return to the US, I sometimes … Continue reading →

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Hearing but not always Listening

Posted on August 1, 2012 by collardg

Hearing but not always Listening I know from experience it’s possible to hear someone speak to you but not listen to what’s being said. Many times in my life I have been guilty of hearing but not listening. In casual … Continue reading →

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Wait

Posted on April 14, 2011 by collardg

  Wait I doubt that anyone of us likes to wait. There are certain personality types for which waiting is more difficult than others. Waiting to me is especially repugnant. I want to see and accept the task and get … Continue reading →

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