Monthly Archives: April 2013

Small May Not Be So Small

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa It may not seem like much, but volunteering in our community can help show us that the small things may actually be very big. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Glimpses of Kindness

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Eric Winger

“In hours of weariness, sensations sweet, Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart; And passing even into my purer mind, With tranquil restoration:—feelings, too, Of unremembered pleasure: such, perhaps, As have no slight or trivial influence On that … Continue reading →

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I Did Not Finish

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Eric Winger

Dedicated to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, and anyone who was taken out of life’s race too soon. I took a run today; The day warmish, time I cherish; Birds circling, a stream gurgling; But I did not … Continue reading →

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Passing Judgement

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Eric Winger

“No one is here to judge you. We’re all just waiting to hear what you have to share.” — Michael Allen Harrison, speaking to piano students at Classic Pianos in a workshop for members of Chordination If you were to … Continue reading →

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Low

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Eric Winger

This poem is dedicated to anyone who is struggling. Low Low, is a place that well I know; dark and alone, time slows; eerie light, shadow. Low, is a place that devours all space; brings tears to my face; stabbing … Continue reading →

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“… who leaves the world better than he found it …”

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Eric Winger

Thinking more about this Robert Louis Stevenson quote I ran across yesterday in my mother’s papers, “… who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; …” I … Continue reading →

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The Best In Others

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Eric Winger

I was rummaging through some old papers my mother sent me, and ran across a clipping of this old quote by Robert Louis Stevenson. I wonder how much different the world would be if we all made the effort to … Continue reading →

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