Champion of Kindness

When African bushmen come across and greet each other, one initiates the greeting with “I see you!”, the reply being, “I am here!” On the day of New Year’s Eve, …

On Being Substantial

When I am older, I will be stronger. They’ll call me freedom, Just like a waving flag. “Wavin’ Flag” – K’naan It’s been a long winter, the coldest February since …

The Art of Gratefulness

Life can be hard, very hard for many. Understandably, yet unfortunately, when met with adversity and painful life events, many will sink into the negative trance of the moment. Some …

Civil War

It was early morning, driving to the gym in Corning on Rte. 414, sun rising, spreading its fingers over the fields to the left. My mind drifted for a moment, …

First Blog; Birthday Blog

I awoke this morning surrounded by the presence and memory of my sister, Christine, who died seven weeks ago from a cancer that had gone underground for the better part …