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 …
Winter Solstice 2014 – Shedding Skins
“Despite the wariness with which I approach resolutions, reluctant to imbue another year with a blazing expectancy, I do appreciate the freshness of January, the invitation to dream and dare …
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 …
Walking with Nellie – Awareness and Silence
It was early, 5:30 A.M., dark, unseasonably and delightfully warm, and my little flashlight revealed the blacktop of the lake road that Nellie and I often walk. The air was …
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, …
Walking with Nellie – Silence and the opened heart
I would like you to meet Nellie – Nellie Malone. (I believe her to be Irish) is a 9.5-pound West Highland white terrier, aka, a Westie. It has been brought …
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 …
