Monthly Archives: September 2013

Armed and Ready to Shoot

Posted on September 29, 2013 by suemclaren24

I would be one of the worst witnesses the police could ask for observations. I am not a visual person. After six years of living with my partner, someone asked me if he had a mustache. I said, “I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Environment, Finding The Tiger: A Coming of Age, Photographs, Shooting, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren, The Heart's Eye, Visual Perspective | Leave a comment

Step Persons

Posted on September 18, 2013 by suemclaren24

The Memorial Service for an 83 year old father, “step”father and grandfather stirred some thoughts about connection and an appreciation for how families come together on the basis of mutual respect and love. Blood may be thicker than water but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, Finding The Tiger;A Coming of Age, Love, Respect, Step Persons, Stepfather, Stepmother, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren | 2 Comments

The Importance of Talking With Each Other

Posted on September 16, 2013 by suemclaren24

These days that “talking” is often done via email, Facebook, Twitter etc. The important part is that we are sharing information. Recently, our Chief of Police* stopped in to enquire about a matter I had heard about via email and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Burglary, Community, Deterrents, Dogs, Finding The Tiger: A Coming of Age, Illegal Activity, Land Rights, Neighborhood Watch, Paying Attention, Police, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren, Talking, Talking With Each Other, Thieves, Youth Aid Panel, Zoning | Leave a comment

Whatever Happened To Sitting On The Front Porch?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by suemclaren24

There are certain costs to affluence. One of them is that people can afford all sorts of gadgets and play things. Another is the increase in societal depression expressed not just in the emotional state itself but also in various … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Affluence, Drinking, Electronic Gadgets, Entertainment, Finding The Tiger: A Coming of Age, Front Porch, Imagination, Inner Resources, Over-Eating, Reading, Rocking Chairs, Sitting, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren, Walking | Leave a comment

Moving On

Posted on September 5, 2013 by suemclaren24

A few nights ago, an 83 year old family member died, peacefully, and I had a vivid dream: I was in a strange place, a very large place with lots of shop-front like locales, and space beyond imagination. Locally, things … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Death, Dream, Dying, Finding A Way Home, Finding The Tiger: A Coming of Age, Journey, Lost, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren, Wandering | Leave a comment

The Chess Game of Politics

Posted on September 4, 2013 by suemclaren24

Will it ever end? Probably not. Conflict and war seem to be in the genes of humanity. If it is not worked out on the battlefield, it is slid onto the playing field. The competition, the honing of skills, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Argument, Chess, Finding The Tiger: A Coming of Age, History, Politics, Sue McLaren, Susan McLaren, Syria | Leave a comment

Self-Absorption

Posted on September 3, 2013 by suemclaren24

We move around absorbed in our thoughts and reactions. My last blog entry referred to an interaction which could not have happened if I had the windows of the car up, the radio on, was wrapped in my own thoughts … Continue reading →

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