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    Tag: Thoughts

    If I Were Gay, Would I Be Equal To Others?

    I’ve been thinking about being gay. I’ve been thinking about what if the absolute love of my life was a woman. I’ve been thinking about gay/lesbian couples… Read more “If I Were Gay, Would I Be Equal To Others?”

    March 26, 2013 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Guns and Lilies

    A rambunctious passion fruit vine overcompensates itself in a portion of my garden.  A few under planted white calla lilies collide with the ravenous vine.  But the… Read more “Guns and Lilies”

    March 11, 2013 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Hoping New BlackBerry Q10 is Purple

    When I finally stepped up the cell phone ladder to my lavender BlackBerry I realized that I had wasted too many years with a plain old cell… Read more “Hoping New BlackBerry Q10 is Purple”

    January 31, 2013 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Ice Age of Emotions on a Warming Planet

    As seen in New Times SLO Once again this nation has discharged the looney-tunes world of uncompromising gun ownership. Meanwhile, the planet no longer politely speaks and… Read more “Ice Age of Emotions on a Warming Planet”

    January 14, 2013December 4, 2013 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Pressure Cooking: Duck and Cover or Relax?

    1956: Blub, blub, blub. Wheeze, whistle, spit. KABOOM! A silver lid with an attached gauge becomes a projectile and looks like a flying saucer shooting forth from… Read more “Pressure Cooking: Duck and Cover or Relax?”

    January 5, 2013 by Charmaine Coimbra

    “Thank You” — The Art of Re-gifting

    After a second helping of the Christmas dinner lasagna, I felt as round as the blow-up snowman on our deck that stoically waves to passersby.  I adjusted… Read more ““Thank You” — The Art of Re-gifting”

    December 26, 2012December 26, 2012 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Chiaroscuro – Thoughts on the Darkest Day of the Year

    It’s the art of seeking good that is the art of seeking God for others. But without grace the search stifles. Grace is the stickler here. Admittedly,… Read more “Chiaroscuro – Thoughts on the Darkest Day of the Year”

    December 21, 2012June 10, 2015 by Charmaine Coimbra

    ULTIMATE Life Goal Answer Keeps Me Bare-Skinned

    Today I heard the best security question ever.  But, first, a quick back story. In 2009 I took out a secured loan.  A small balance remained.  Presently,… Read more “ULTIMATE Life Goal Answer Keeps Me Bare-Skinned”

    November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Embracing My Sensitivity

    I discovered yesterday that my sensitivity to spoken  words is a weakness, a fault, and a chip on my shoulder. Admittedly, I’m a sensitive person.  I can… Read more “Embracing My Sensitivity”

    November 18, 2012April 16, 2019 by Charmaine Coimbra

    Planted Face Sprouts Purple Eye

    It was a gardening-perfect day.  The sun poured light like glistened milk from heaven into my garden lot. Towering spouts of gray whale exhalation speckled the radiant… Read more “Planted Face Sprouts Purple Eye”

    November 12, 2012September 27, 2014 by Charmaine Coimbra

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