This bumper sticker (on an enormous black SUV with suburban plates) is likely intended to have only a message about the current wars in which the US is engaged. I wholeheartedly support the sentiment at that level. What if we… (READ MORE)
At which point I put down the camera and ate. Uma turned her back and looked out the garden. Morning Spout Sandwich–whole grain toast, tahini, avocado, assorted homegrown sprouts, fresh herbs picked the moment before garnishing (dill shown here), a… (READ MORE)
Do you have to be some type of theist to have a “spiritual practice” or to self-identify or belong to a particular religious group? Here are some types of theists: atheist, nontheist, monotheist, polytheist, pantheist, post-theist, modern theist (I just… (READ MORE)
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As I was finishing my lunch today, my server came over to see if I wanted dessert or something hot to drink. I declined, but she chatted with me a little. I had made a reservation for two, but ended… (READ MORE)
I have been cleaning out old files. Mostly I keep my drawers and closets relatively free of clutter and the unnecessary, but there are occasional pockets that have lived on because they were not a priority and neat enough. Found… (READ MORE)
It is too far from my current world and beyond my temporal limits at the moment, but if you are interested, please contact my friend Robin through the website link below, who writes: Dear Friends and Colleagues, As some of… (READ MORE)
The home page of The New York Times on-line today had photographs and an article about a deadly tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Reading about the devastation brought the spontaneous emotions of compassion and concern, as we have with all such news. … (READ MORE)
In response to requests, here are some photos of the garden in its current state. The vine on the left is grapes–there are many dozens of bunches forming. The vine on the right is a kiwi. I planted it four… (READ MORE)
Sometimes when I am looking for inspiration, I take a book off of my shelf, let it fall open where it will, and see whether there is a sentence or phrase that resonates for my day. Here’s my random quote… (READ MORE)