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Officer Krupke: A Social Disease

Posted on October 28, 2018 by ivanbenson

When the juvenile delinquents in the musical West Side Story break into song, pleading with the local beat cop, Officer Krupke, to understand why they’ve turned out the way they have, the blame gets passed around and around until it … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Nature

Posted on May 1, 2018 by ivanbenson

You may have never thought about it before, but . . . why do you see the world as you do? From whence came your notions about the universe and how it works? Aren’t there things that you assume EVERYONE … Continue reading →

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Genuine

Posted on April 5, 2018 by ivanbenson

It’s hard to believe I haven’t blogged for three months, but . . . there you go! Clearly the new part time job I started in December, and other responsibilities have kept my ruminating at a minimum. (No jokes about … Continue reading →

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Cold Happy New Year To You!!!!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ivanbenson

It’s 12°F. in Georgia this morning, and the Lazy Boy chair that has been my bed for the last few nights since a recent surgery puts me close to the back door, the unused fireplace, and the cold air that … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on December 12, 2017 by ivanbenson

For about 10 years I was privileged to tell the Christmas story at Stone Mountain Park. The train would stop on the back side of the mountain, and Grandpa Lacey (yours truly) would emerge to greet the passengers and tell … Continue reading →

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Me Too!

Posted on October 21, 2017 by ivanbenson

A week ago I found myself googling to find the meaning behind the numerous memes on Facebook with the simple words, “Me too.” The answer appeared quickly, of course. The numbers of persons expressing identification with the experience of sexual … Continue reading →

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Sunblock, Total Eclipses and Other Solar Phenomena

Posted on August 21, 2017 by ivanbenson

So, this is the BIG DAY in the U.S.A., the total eclipse of the sun! It will happen in just a couple of hours from the time I am writing, and I am really excited. Supposedly, it hasn’t happened in … Continue reading →

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Will

Posted on August 4, 2017 by ivanbenson

“It sounds like you’re getting to do many of the things that bring joy to you. And that is very good!” These were the words of my friend, Will, spoken to me almost a decade ago. They still resonate with … Continue reading →

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The Biltmore Estate

Posted on April 21, 2017 by ivanbenson

Today my wife and I visited The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It was our first visit. And what a delight it was, too. If you’ve never been there you must put this on your bucket list; it is … Continue reading →

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Metaphor: the Essential Ingredient

Posted on March 22, 2017 by ivanbenson

We lost a famous poet this past week at the age of 87; his name was Derek Walcott. Today, NPR has been featuring his work, and discussing his effect on humanity. In one sense, I must confess I don’t know … Continue reading →

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