Chapter Thirty-five: The Crane Dance

by | Nov 22, 2011 | Amazing Grace

According to the latest researches in cognitive science,  we do what we do to survive because we have little choice in the matter. Gurdjieff was right and modern day psychological studies repeatedly demonstrate that he was a pioneer in the matter. We are programmed,...

Chapter Thirty-four: That’s Hollywood!

by | Nov 22, 2011 | Amazing Grace

As mentioned, when Frank arrived at my door, I was surprised at his appearance.  His deep baritone voice on the phone gave the impression of a large, portly – and most especially, very masculine – man.  Frank was very tall and gangly, and most definitely...

Chapter Thirty-three: Synchronicity City

by | Nov 21, 2011 | Amazing Grace

We moved in to the new house on my birthday on February 12th.  Although the interior still needed cosmetic improvements, it was like moving into a palace after five years in the shack-becoming-a-house in the woods.  Sandra came on moving day, bringing a feast and a...

Chapter Thirty-two: Moving to Montana

by | Nov 21, 2011 | Amazing Grace

There were five named tropical storms in September after Eva and I made the trip to North Carolina in August.  Tropical storm Keith, the last storm of the 1988 hurricane season, moved up through the Gulf of Mexico before crossing central Florida right over our heads....

Chapter Thirty-one: The Cleft in the Rock

by | Nov 21, 2011 | Amazing Grace

In 1988 I decided that a garden would help me to exercise and strengthen my muscles, ease pain and assist a gradual return to full mobility.  It was still difficult to walk.  I had to put pants on sitting down because I couldn’t lift my feet high enough;  I...