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David and Patrick sitting on a bench in Stanley Park in Vancouver BC

Pandemic Isolation Chafes at Happiness

Posted on 2021-02-27 by David Wright Gibson

For me, one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has really begun to chafe as we move into the new year. Continue Reading →

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photo of Tim, Corinne, and Patrick in front of the Temple of Heaven

Historic Beijing Adventures 2007

Posted on 2021-02-23 by David Wright Gibson

In 2007, Patrick and I joined Corinne and Tim on the first of what would be many trips around the world. We visited Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, and Tokyo. This is the first story of our Historic Beijing Adventure. Continue Reading →

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a cheetah lounging in the tall grass of South Africa

Safari Learning

Posted on 2021-02-14 by David Wright Gibson

Safari conjured up many half-formed ideas and most of these were relatively negative.

I investigated our accommodations. Hmmm…

I still thought this was going to be a visit to the zoo via truck. Continue Reading →

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a desk with writing equipment in a library

The Trap of Perfection

Posted on 2021-02-13 by David Wright Gibson

Can I recover or move the writing? Will anyone read it? Pah!

Simply begin.

Again.

And perhaps do it imperfectly, but more often. Continue Reading →

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an iron bridge crossing the Columbia River at Astoria Oregon fades into the grey bank of ash and smoke

Ashen Bridge

Posted on 2020-09-21 by David Wright Gibson

Miraculous bridge /
Above the Columbia /
Fades into the ash. Continue Reading →

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hands holding up the Surface Duo in open book mode

Of Two Minds: the Surface Duo

Posted on 2020-09-15 by David Wright Gibson

So, I’ve sadly retreated from what I thought would give me access to phone and messages on my Windows Surface Pro. I was so full of excitement for the sexy hardware and the integration with work. I can only say that I’m thrilled to have had time this week to live through the disappointment without the press of serious obligations. Continue Reading →

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Rising Encouragement

Posted on 2020-08-26 by David Wright Gibson

In these trying times /
The rising sun reminds us /
Life is worth the fight. Continue Reading →

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Love is a Verb

Posted on 2020-07-30 by David Wright Gibson

Fifteen years of life. /
A daily gift of choosing /
As the seasons pass. Continue Reading →

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Travels Obscure

Posted on 2020-06-28 by David Wright Gibson

Time with our good friends /
Relaxin’ at Chelakin /
Enjoy summer Days. Continue Reading →

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Visiting Father’s Day

Posted on 2020-06-21 by David Wright Gibson

A waning spring day /
To visit with my father /
As the years pass by. Continue Reading →

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