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Boston Globe ^ | 12/03/02 | David Abel

Posted on 12/03/2002 6:27:25 AM PST by FlyingA

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:08:38 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

From his secret perch in the woods, the hermit watches the morning light spread over the pond and seep through a patch of trees, sprinkling a golden haze over his humble home. At night, when the raccoons leave their lair in the beech tree and the birds nest until morning, he wraps himself in a heap of blankets and takes comfort in the stillness.


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TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Philosophy; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: boston; donaldkeaney; hermit; philosopher

1 posted on 12/03/2002 6:27:25 AM PST by FlyingA
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To: FlyingA
The begining of wisdom is when one realizes he can not, for sure, tell someone else how best to live their life.
2 posted on 12/03/2002 6:35:13 AM PST by RAY
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To: FlyingA
a homeless conservative... now i have heard it all.
3 posted on 12/03/2002 6:40:25 AM PST by RolandBurnam
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To: RolandBurnam
Right now it is 10 degrees in Mass with a wind Chill of -7
I live in Central MASS and want to visit and talk Philosophy with this Guy. A Modern Day Thouroe?

I cannot even imagine wiping my $ss in 10 degree weather?
With Leaves - I wonder.

I'm seeing how easy and Quick it is to Homelessness

4 posted on 12/03/2002 6:58:45 AM PST by FlyingA
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To: FlyingA
Actually, Im having some thoughts of getting a couple
of Freepers together and sit down at the campfire and talk with this guy. Maybe take some Photos of 'A Real Conservative'.

Freep Crusies are Interesting, but what about Freep Woods outings?

Time to get REFDesk. Proper spelling for Thoreau

5 posted on 12/03/2002 7:12:46 AM PST by FlyingA
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To: FlyingA
Hope he Likes Campfires
6 posted on 12/03/2002 7:13:41 AM PST by FlyingA
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To: FlyingA
If I was homeless, I would move south... nicer weather...
7 posted on 12/03/2002 7:23:50 AM PST by RolandBurnam
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To: RolandBurnam
I agree
8 posted on 12/03/2002 7:36:35 AM PST by FlyingA
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