troi·ka
[troi-kuh] –noun
any group of three persons, nations, etc., acting equally in unison to exert influence, control, or the like.Justin Reads
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Archive for April, 2010
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Who We Are
by Matt Pitchford . . .I had a neat conversation over some chai tea at the Governor’s Cup a few days ago. We were talking about what it can mean to become yourself. As in, wherein can we find the ultimate expression of who we are or who we are meant to be? We ranged across a wide-variety of possibilities [...] -
Nostalgia and Norman
by Matt Pitchford . . .How we interact with the flow of time and events is a fascinating subject of thought and study. As we gather our memories, collectively and otherwise, we are building a unique package of experiences. Yet these memories are, by definition, a recollection of our perspective on events. It is something subjective and very personal. Even [...] -
100 Years
by Matt Pitchford . . .A couple weeks ago, I saw a Boy Scouts of America bumper sticker attached to a vehicle in the nearby parking lot. I was immediately filled with a contented nostalgia. You see, the BSA was established in 1910 … this year is its one hundred year anniversary. Having gone through the program for the greater [...] -
The Strength for Monotony
by Matt Pitchford . . .At the start of every month, I sit down and write out my schedule. It’s nice at this point in the year because I have a specific and set plan. My Mondays look the same. My Tuesdays are different from Monday’s, but similar to their own kind. There are little variations, but the pattern is [...] -
The Full Life
by Marcie Little . . .I’ve been out of town this week visiting my grandmother with my siblings and mom. We’ve had a fun visit, and have in general enjoyed relaxing (though I have had school and work to do while we’re here). It’s kind of a tradition to come visit my grandmother in the spring, and we’ve played lots [...]