Monk on the Road

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L'instant présent (masculine word) • The present moment • /l‿ɛ̃s.tɑ̃ pʁe.zɑ̃/

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Thoughts on Lockdown Easter with Andrea Boccelli

I haven’t maintained a blog in years, but I thought Lockdown Easter was more of a true Easter than I’ve had in years, and I wanted to talk about it.

Growing up a Christian, it’s weird and sad to not be at church today. Ted and I watched the live broadcast of Andrea Bocelli’s concert on the steps of Milan’s Cathedral. He was surrounded by emptiness. As Bocelli sang, the cameras showed the deserted…

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Sometimes, when you're still in the same place, the light changes. And you can see what you knew was there.

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An outward symbol of a holy, inward reality of dependence. (at St. Paul's Episcopal Church - San Rafael)

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My neighborhood today 😍🌹 (at The Cottage)

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Someone at work brought me the Best. Notebook. Ever. It's like my future publication is here before me! 😍😍👏🏻🎁It's true: presents are my love language.

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So thankful for that brief break in rain yesterday and beautiful chance to get out and stretch my legs. Why don't I do this more often? (at Tennessee Cove)

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These girls gave me my "Outdoor Merit Badge" when we were done. 😂🌿 (at Tennessee Valley Trailhead)

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Today I saw #coffee trees for the first time! #shamelessglee (at Green World Farms)

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Coffee this morning at the Mid-Century Fab Pan Am building. I wish the occasion had called for us to sport blue suits and blue hats! #shamelessglee #PanAmericanWorldAirways #stewardess #panamericanworldairlines #honolulu #midcenturymodern

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On depth, loveliness and sorrow--found while trying to source a quotation. #notebookpages #oscarwilde

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This city really does have some of the loveliest surprises. #sanfrancisco #sflove (at Moraga Steps)

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Joy & contentment come when we celebrate the beauty of the ordinary.

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Where Autumn goes out in a blaze of glory, Spring sneaks in. Our #farmersmarket is waking up. @aim_farmers_markets