The pictorial focus is on Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. These gorgeous gardens have recently gone though a complete redesign. I have many fond memories there as I used to teach tai chi classes on the grounds.

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VOLUME XXI – Issue 8: Sunday, September 25, 2022 (253rd Issue)

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Kingwood Center, Mansfield, Ohio & Taking a Respite

...Opening Comments from Bob

This Issue: We returned to Ohio for a brief visit and had a wonderful time visiting family. During the visit we took time to tour Kingwood Center Gardens in nearby Mansfield, Ohio. I could not believe the changes that occurred since its redesign. I hope you enjoy the pictures taken there. The two poems, Signs and Conundrum, speak for themselves. Recently, I also had an opportunity to have lunch with a former student from many years ago. I speak of that event in the vignette.

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Floral display with the Kingwood Mansion in the background

Above and the scenes to follow are of the grounds (Exceptions: Pictures with the poems are not of the gardens.)

 

Two Poems this Month + Bonus

 

 

Bonus Poem: This poem is a bit nostalgic and reminds me of simpler times. On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram I have been running a series of my poems accompanied with an appropriate picture. I will show a favorite in this section each month. This poem first appeared in VOLUME III ISSUE 10 - Sunday, November 28, 2004.

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Vignette this Month: Career Joys

The last time I saw Brent Forsgren was when he was in my 5th grade class forty-five years ago at North Elementary School in Galion, OH. For several years we have tried to arrange a time to get together (delayed due to COVID, medical, etc.). It finally happened at lunch in SLC. One of the joys of teaching is learning about what has happened to the young people you had in class. His life has been filled with many successes. What fun it was to see him again and relive some memorable times!

Pictured Brent and I outside the Salt Lake Restaurant

 

 

 

Recommendations

If you ever visit northcentral Ohio, Kingwood Center Gardens is definitely worth a visit.

Please take a look at the online book and gift pages.

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Rose Garden

Quotable Quotes

"All of us are watchers–of television, of time clocks, of traffic on the freeway–but few are observers. Everyone is looking not many are seeing." - Peter M. Leschak

"When one is quiet, then something wakes up inside one, something happy and quiet like the stars." - William Butler Yeats

“Be quiet, be still. Let the mind rest. Discover who you really are.” - Nina Wise

 

The greenhouse where they also raise plants for sale and types not indigenous to the region

Visitors from serious gardeners to young families visit the gardens daily.

A Bit of Humor

A bit of laughter is healthy for the soul

Shoe Cover-up

One day a man drove his secretary home after she fell quite ill at work. Although this was an innocent gesture, he decided not to mention it to his wife, who tended to get jealous easily.

Later, that night the man and his wife were driving to a restaurant.

Suddenly he looked down and spotted a high-heel shoe half hidden under the passenger seat. Not wanting to be conspicuous, he waited until his wife was looking out her window before he scooped up the shoe and tossed it out of the car. With a sigh of relief, he pulled into the restaurant parking lot. That's when he noticed his wife squirming around in her seat.

"Honey," she asked, "have you seen my other shoe?"

Compliment of A Joke A Day

 

This tree sculpture is constructed from MANY mum plants.

Tai Chi Corner

A few years ago Dr. Lam presented a workshop in Utah.
Click here to locate the name of an instructor near you.

PJ Forum

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Book Reviews

Blast Series: Review by Janice M. regarding Blast Book Four: . . . I loved the book.  There were so many ideas floating around in my head from your writings, and I understood everything you wrote about.  I saw the visions while traveling through the pages. Thank you for your inspiration. . . ."

General: JJG wrote: I've read Bob's "To the End of Time" trilogy twice, each time gaining deep and deeper insights into the human condition. The three small volumes hold their own as good stories but also provide a unique glimpse into a new religious paradigm. Would that it could come to be.

Specific Book: To the End of Time and Back: An Epic Journey

David from Utah: "The new novel, To the End of Time and Back is a skillful account of two lovers on an 'Epic Journey,' racing through time and history to learn life-changing truths. Their spectral mentor, Arundel, sends them through difficult travels, but their relationship endures and remains strong despite physical, and psychological stress. Powerful emotions such as fear, anger and happiness, combine with lust, pain and sexuality to help them learn. Written in verse form, the story is an epic poem, painted to portray the duality of mankind throughout dimensions of human history that is sometimes cruel and horrific. The reader will come to know and understand what is being described and will certainly enjoy the stimulating elegance of the story and the philosophy. A thoroughly enjoyable read that is certain to make you think."
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Jim from Mt. Vernon: "I finished your book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was much easier to follow by having the whole thing in front of me, and reading as much as I wanted at a time. I felt pretty weary after bouncing around in time for many hundreds of years, but I was relieved to know that at least part of the world survived 'Armageddon'. What a feat you have performed."
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Kimberly from Ohio: "Well, Bob! I am rather blown away by your book. Finished it yesterday, and it only took four days, which means I was intrigued and wanted to know how the book ends. I'm a slow, deep reader and since my profession is writing and editing, I edit continuously as I read. Can't help it! But this book was worth dropping everything for and reading to the end. I admit to cynicism about your claim that it would change me, and I don't know that it has just yet but it won't be leaving my heart and head for a long time, and change could happen. I'm impressed that the book actually lived up to your claims for it. . . . I'm intrigued by this book because it rings so true, and I am therefore tempted to believe you actually were given the gift of this dictation. But if not and this is fiction, you have written one hell of a book, masquerading amazingly as non-fiction ... which is indeed one of the goals of fiction."
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An Ohio Reader: "WOW! WOW! WOW! I read it in one sitting and found so many things you wrote about 'true' for what I know and feel about past lives I've lived. Actually, the chapter about the Holocaust was something I couldn't bear to read–too sad and painful. (I've always felt that way about that period of history.) . . . it was very well done, Bob. Just beautifully done. I'm looking for the movie. . . I'm sure others will feel connected to this book just as I did. AMAZING. Just AMAZING. I couldn't put it down. There was so much anticipation with each chapter it hooked me from the very beginning. . ."
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Specific Book: Adelyn: An Epic Journey:

Ohio Reader: "In his book, Adelyn: An Epic Journey, Bob navigates the reader through a challenging journey in the time space continuum while exposing both the weaknesses and strengths of humanity. As Adelyn is exposed to the infinite love of The Source, the reader is challenged to understand how personal beliefs and actions often have more to do with cultural rather than spiritual influences. In a time and world filled with political anger and personal indulgences reading Adelyn offers the open-minded promise. It would make a great book study."

Specific Book: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts

Doug from Ohio: ". . . I was not prepared for page 116 Should have been because of the extremely personal nature of the entire book. Please understand that the unusual length of time to finish your book (especially for a binge reader like me) was because it screamed to be read thoughtfully in increments. For me that was 10-15 pages every weekend, often in quiet . . .Thank you for "putting pen to paper" and sharing your soul. Those of us who have followed Poetical Journeys will recognize much of the content. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to share part of your journey really feel a part of it."

Charles from Park City: "Hi Bob….I just picked up your The Tao of Momentary Thoughts.  It’s wonderful . . I love your book."

Ed from Seattle: The Tao of Momentary Thoughts: "I was smiling all the way through the reading . . .I think I will reread it again during the next week."

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