What Does This Really Mean?
On the surface, I have recently seen worse ideas. At its depths, what is a mother or a founding father? What is a nation? Does a mother or a father have to have a religion? What can we do to… (READ MORE)
Tatah Dvandavah Anabhighatah (and “winners and losers”)
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra II.48, tatah dvandaha anabhighataha is translated by B.K.S. Iyengar as “from then on [after the yogi through steady practice has absorbed him/herself in the practice of yoga), the sadhaka (practitioner) is undisturbed by dualities.” This sutra follows… (READ MORE)
More Snowga (yes, we’ve all got cabin fever)
Sign of Spring?
What Would It Be Like
never to be able to come inside? I am reminded again how fortunate I am not only to have a warm, well-provisioned, pleasing place for me to bring my body inside and protected from the elements, but also for having… (READ MORE)
A Moment of Insight (and suddha vidya)
A rather conservative co-worker, who was one of the people who would have to go grocery shopping last night lest the family be without perishable food for a few days, was talking to me about the impending snowstorm (including me… (READ MORE)
It Takes a Snowflake
It is almost inconceivable to my limited mind how many snowflakes it took to whiten our world yesterday morning. This weekend, there will be far more snow (alas, it will be too cold to stick to the trees and create… (READ MORE)
The Other Side of the Building
This is the view from the corridor just outside my office door. On the left is the Tax Court. On the right, is the homeless shelter where Mitch Snyder, advocate for the homeless, committed suicide. In between, the highway emerges… (READ MORE)
February House Practice Donations
This month’s recipient will be the Environmental Defense Fund. Why? Because in his State of the Union Address to much applause by Democrats (Republicans don’t clap for a Democratic President even if he is giving them everything they want), President… (READ MORE)
Advance Medical Directive (aka Living Will)
This week I drafted, and today signed along with two witnesses, a living will. It has been on my “to do” list for a good 20 years, and I have been carrying in my wallet a card from the Society… (READ MORE)