Nina Lois Turtledove

Reprogramming a faulty mechanism

Oh, task-master within my mind: I cannot caffeinate myself or snack myself into focusing on my work when my body wants a nap so bad. It’s time I listen to my soul, not to you. No more Crohn’s.

Health, Note To Self | 24.02.2010 13:47 | No Comments

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author photo Nina Lois is a graduate student at the University of Colorado at Denver obtaining a Master's Degree in Humanities with a B.A. in political science. Her passions are broad when it comes to the human condition. She is deeply interested in philosophy, psychology, environmental and social justice, peace studies, music, nutrition, tradition, and progress. yin_yang Upon her imminent graduation, she wishes to contribute to the health, wealth, and happiness of the community through involvement, writing, and research. For goodness's sake, love the body, cultivate the mind and a garden, and feed the soul!

She can be contacted at nlturtledove[at]gmail[dot]com

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The Calling

Steam from the coffee
Permeated our nostrils
An oboe carried a raw melody
in through the open window -
Lace curtains waved in an afternoon breeze
Drawing attention away
From paintings dotting greying walls
to an unfocused point
suspended somewhere in the air
The perfect scene of a film,
My czech cousin and I agreed. Who is to recognize the voice of the calling?

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