Once Upon a Time
As with the question “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” we can ask “Which came first, time or this moment?” “Once upon...
Me and my Wall.
Am I standing or floating in the stream of time? “We do not let satisfaction be a reality. We try to achieve it in...
Tiny Gyroscopes a Mountain Make.
“If you want to locate Space, Time and Knowledge in relation to the usual ‘knowing self’ picture, let all objects be ‘space’, the observing...
Why I like to Keep Appointments.
An appointment is like a buoy on the tossing surface of a lake. If I cancel a meeting with someone, I fear that it...
Attending a Funeral
I attended a funeral at a Catholic church last week, and I felt like a spectator at an ancient dramatic performance in which costumes,...
My Life as a Fable (in 723 words)
In the beginning, I was helpless. Or so I assume, since babies I have observed, including the ones that I helped bring into this...
Then and Now (five Poems by Ken McKeon)
Strolling With Happenstance Happenstance Marmalade, the name Of my 9th grade would be sweetheart, She wore a poodle skirt, She had bangs, She did...
Conversations (and Revisions)
A few days ago, I wrote in my journal, “Well, I’m still here. When I’m no longer ‘here” (a ‘bystander’ present for all those...
Caught in the Breakers
A friend sent me a greeting card which I am now using as a bookmark in my daily journal. This morning the picture on...
I’m Grateful for My Friends
Friendship is one of those bridges that seem designed for two-way traffic. Friendship provides allies in our attempts to live a worthwhile life and...