Abba's Art

Tag: Depression

  • Hear the Bells, not the Dissention

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    Fred D
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    Peace and good will are prevalent during the Christmas season, but not for everyone. Tis’ a season of conflict and enmity for some. Christmas day 1863 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grieving over his son wounded in the Civil War battle of Gettysburg. Two years earlier his wife had burned to death in a fire. Consumed…

  • The Hand of God

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    Fred D
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    World headline news, both at home and abroad, has become depressing. This ole ragamuffin is forever grateful he grew up in far more peaceable, collaborative, and nonviolent times. Creation’s wonders are my depression Go-To remedy. Climbing mountain cathedrals, wilderness wanders, cloud watching, and star gazing are among my favorite tonics. Light from stars thousands of…