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Clearness is the first essential.
Source: Quintilian’s Institutio Oratoria according to Will Durant Caesar and Christ; in John Robson's Words Worth Noting
Posted: 2025 Nov 21
Author Archives: Isabel Gibson
Surprise!
Just trying to follow the rules, here. Continue reading
Posted in Laughing Frequently, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Critical Thinking, Miscellany
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Blecch. (It’s a technical term.)
One (last?) (I hope not) gasp of loveliness as we slide into winter. Continue reading
Twice Blest
A mid-November reflection. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Feeling Clearly, New Perspectives, Through History
Tagged Citizenship, Community
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By the Ratios
4 – Hours to notice an apparently out-of-place car parked in our neighbourhood. 72 – Hours to feel confident that it truly is out of place. 2 – Hours to connect with relevant neighbours to confirm the car’s out-of-placeness. 1 … Continue reading
Parking-lot Planting
It’s a fossil. It’s a tree. Stop, you’re both right. Continue reading
More Fall Colours
No, not leaves. Honest. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Photos of Built Stuff, Photos of Flora
Tagged Reflections
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Free at Last, Lord?
Feeding a small multitude. Continue reading
One Last Gasp. Maybe. I Promise Nothing.
More fall ambling. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Flora, Photos of Landscapes, Through the Calendar
Tagged Trees
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Scotties Face (Reflection)
Not quite a face of thankfulness . . . Continue reading