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PONDERING CORE ESSENCE
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I recently took a work-lunch walk on a brisk, sunny day to scout a potential Boston Harbor shore-fishing spot. It took me about 15 minutes to get from my desk to Fan Pier Park. This looks like it might have some potential to hold fish, but might not be too friendly to fishing efforts. My biggest issue was simply that the land is built too high above the harbor to make catching or landing. fish enjoyable. But it is a trendy and hip spot to watch the day or evening go by, so I am glad I found it, regardless. Just around the corner I found the Fan Pier Marina. This would be a super cool place to dock amybaby22 seasonally, but based on their web page (and the diminutive size of my skiff), I am quite certain that I am not exactly their targeted demographic. Still, I'll check it out later this season when the docks are in place and some of the resident boats are in the water. Hoofing it back to work, I walked beside the Moakley federal courthouse. Its exterior walls were decorated with engraved insets. These included The Constitution's Preamble, each of the amendments, and a variety of historical quotes. Although I was in a lather to get back to work, I stopped in my tracks when I noticed the JFK quote, below. At this moment, his words simply resonated with me. Having slowed down, I then couldn't help but notice that nearby insets spoke to me, too. The walk hadn't necessarily paid off in terms of future fishing potential, but it was still timely. It provided a small, but desperately needed moment of hope and recognition that the foundations of our democracy rest on the broad shoulders of Intellectual and well-meaning Giants. These foundations will not be toppled easily. And, I will return! To fish, to picnic, to view the harbor or simply relax; but also, to check out the rest of this building, and to reflect on my good fortune! Pondering the questions of core essence and finding meaning in unexpected ways
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