Dandelions
Writing
It seems like a lifetime ago I remember listening to the radio (yes, FM radio) and hearing a catchy tune. Dandelions, by Five Iron Frenzy (link) followed the tale of a young boy who gathered a fistful of dandelions in a field, only to offer them to his Mother as a.
17 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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Beautiful Day
Writing
"Good morning, Sister J. It's a beautiful day today." "Every day is a beautiful day, Aaron." With the holiday season upon us, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the simple conversations I shared with Sister J on our bench at Lake Merritt. These days, those conversations seem like.
12 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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Starry Night
Writing
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to go grocery shopping with my older sister, Lydia. Strolling through the aisles of Aldi and in utter astonishment at the low prices (You're not in SF anymore, Dorothy) we shared a great conversation and were able to share some of the things going on in.
11 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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Dear Pain
Writing
Hey Dr. Seuss Hope you’re having a swell day Today feels a bit broken I wondered what you’d say The cat in the hat appeared With a smile on his face “Kid, let me show you how To waltz through this place Life’s a little dance Just learn to hear.
7 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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The Master’s Touch
Writing
Several years ago, I was saddened to hear news of the passing (link) of a man who taught me a great deal about life; Mr. Anderson, co-owner of "The Masters Touch" hair salon in Columbus, OH. Ed's chair wasn't just his occupation - it was his ministry. I remember all of.
4 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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Chrysalis
Uncategorized / Writing
One of the most beautiful transformations to occur in nature is the morphing of the caterpillar into a butterfly. The transformative process is known as "chrysalis". During the chrysalis process, something incredible happens inside of the cocoon; the entire body of the caterpillar transforms into liquid before reassembling itself as an emerging.
25 November/Posted by aaronplaat
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Brushstrokes
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In a diversion from my usual ramblings, this blog is intended to give a small snapshot into the mind of a creator. My entire life, I've loved creating things purely for the love of seeing something emerge from the nothingness. Artists, creators, etc. have all been blessed with a gift - and.
12 November/Posted by aaronplaat
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The forgotten sermon
Writing
It seems like the world is going crazy these days. Truth has been replaced with alternative facts, children manufacture $350 basketball shoes, and a cup of coffee goes for fourbucks these days. America has children in cages at its borders, and drops thousands of bombs on other countries every single.
23 October/Posted by aaronplaat
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Hero
Writing
"Aaron, always use the right tool for the job." Wisdom from my Dad, harshly given after I broke one of his tools - using it for some other purpose than it was designed for. Unfortunately, it wasn't the only time he gave me this bit of advice, nor the last.
22 October/Posted by aaronplaat
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Reflections from Ohio
Writing
It's been nearly a decade since I packed my life into the trunk of my BMW and set course for the west coast. California, baby. It called me. I answered. We danced. Boy, did we dance... Eight years, four states, and fourteen countries later, I returned home to Columbus, OH..
14 October/Posted by aaronplaat
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