Thomas James Martin
Originally from North Carolina, I now live near Portland, Oregon. I have also lived in the United Kingdom and have traveled through Europe and the USA. I am a retired technical writer and devote most of my time to writing, nature, photography and metaphysics.
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B.A. English Univ of NC-Chapel Hill; Postgrad UNC-Asheville and UC-BerkeleyMotto
Esse quam videri (To be rather than to seem - NC state motto)Affiliations
Crossings and Reflections, Crossings and Reflection Blog, MoonTown Cafe ((A Family of Poets and Writers)Favorites
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Beethoven's RevengeThe haunting beauty of the melody played by the solo violinist from Vilvaldi's The Four Seasons literally pierced my basically liberal, ex-hippy, mostly vegetarian soul as I stopped for the red light . . .and the "jump" car appeared spewing angry, god-awful decibels. . .
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KittensSome photographs of kittens I have known through the years -
Movie Review: Nancy DrewsNancy Drew, while certainly not a great movie, is charming and fun to watch with its old-fashioned '50s sensibilies dressed up for a new Millenium. -
Ask Dr. ZinI recently received a letter from an old friend of mine who had suddenly disappeared many years ago. It turns out that he has been studying ancient religions and mysticism all over the world during the past few years and is now an advice columnist. . . -
Movie Review: the Darjeeling LimitedA contrived train ride by neurotic brothers in India but actually to nowhere. . .
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Photographs of Cedar Island, N.C. ('Down Home' Peninsula)Time seemed to pass so slowly that stillness seemed the only conclusion to time itself. -
The Graffiti Of Middle EarthApparently the walls of Middle Earth from J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings are filled with graffiti from the "usual suspects:" Hobbits, humans, elves, dwarves, wizards and orcs.
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High Blood Pressure Diet Tips: High-Fiber Foods, Minerals and MoreHaving struggled on and off for years with high blood pressure, I have found that diet is as much the cause as the cure. Mostly, I have discovered that eating foods high in fiber and certain minerals helpful.
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Senior Citizens Centers in Beaverton, OregonThe Elsie Stuhr center is part of the Tualatin Valley Parks and Recreation Department and you must be at least 55 years or better to participate in its various classes, trips, tours, special events and other activities, including of course lunch.