Thinking about privilege, including the privilege to choose whether to take time away from the conflict and not think about it. I’m trying to be conscious of that particular privilege whenever I find myself instinctively trying to turn away and… (READ MORE)
Avilokitesvara– god(dess) of compassion had one head and two arms. Zhe didn’t have enough ears to listen to all the stories of suffering, so one of the buddhas busted one head into eleven. Avilokitesvara’s two arms broke from the weight… (READ MORE)
It’s unseasonably hot, we desperately need rain in my location, the air quality is poor, the air conditioning broke yesterday, the madness is on so many fronts it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but still, I pause to notice a… (READ MORE)
Have you called, emailed, etc about the looming health care bill, about DACA, about diplomacy over military action? Please make it a practice. A weekly practice. Regardless of your assessment of the likely impact of your one small voice. We… (READ MORE)
Earlier in the day I took leave and walked over to the Capitol to bear witness.
I had a long work day, followed by a Board meeting. One of the best aspects of my daily routine, given I am walking distance to work and volunteer commitments, is that I have the opportunity to enjoy things and… (READ MORE)