I think I understand diversity and believe without it life would not be as we know it, if we existed at all. We have a diverse number of plants on this earth, […]
Green
Green is the color of humility. I think back to my days as a poor college student in the 60s. With an ill-defined future, I, along with my classmates, knew all the […]
Bridge
I’ve crossed many bridges in my life, burned a few and look forward to the appearance of many more. A bridge, literally or figuratively is a connector, a span across a gap. […]
OUTRAGE
Re: Putin Once again the world is forced to endure the playground bully who wields weapons of mass destruction and isn’t opposed to using them to fill his own egotistical needs. Like […]
You Can’t Make Me!
“Try and make me!” The playground taunt from childhood was all about power and control. “Gimme the ball, kid!” an older, stronger boy tells a young, smaller playmate. It doesn’t really matter […]
Your Reality is not My Reality or One Size does not Fit All
In these days of “fake news” and “alternate realities” I have a tendency to dismiss any thoughts or ideas that don’t mesh with my own, and as I interact with others, I […]
Wisdom
The OED defines wisdom as the “quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgement.” As I’ve aged, traveling into seniorhood, I’ve always envisioned myself as the wise old man, queried by younger […]
Entitlement
I’ve always thought I understood entitlement, but lately I’m not so sure. I mean the royal system is pretty clear cut. A person becomes entitled to certain privileges by reason of merit […]
Forever Young
I lead a blessed life, always have, I think. But currently my usual morning consists of some writing, some reading, some meditation accompanied by soothing ambient music. This is followed by a […]
Holiday Prayer
Two COVID-free family members came to join our bubble for the Christmas holiday. Today we entertained ourselves by renting a boat and spending a few hours on the Butler chain of lakes, […]