The Happy Prince
My mother was the main influence in my life, at least for the time I lived at home, but I don’t think that she...
Tag: community
Why Self-Interest Often Prevails
Intentions that are inclusive, holistic, and concerned about the well-being of our communities can have a hard time producing a clearly focused message, especially...
A Rising Tide
Last week I met with some fellow writers, as I do twice a month. Looking back, I find myself wondering why it felt especially...
What Survives?
Mindfulness must be a wonderful quality to be able to call upon at will. In my experience, it seems that being aware of my...
Earthquakes, landslides, floods
Almost everyone agrees that our planet is showing signs of breakdown. In the spirit of that awareness, I clicked on a friend’s Facebook link:...
Beginnings and Endings
I was recently invited to join the board of the New Mexico Parkinson’s Disease Coalition (NMPDC), and the process of considering this invitation has...
The Missing Center Rolls On.
Do we feel that we are at the center of something greater than our own foothold in life? Chances are that we try to...
The Sacred and the Profane
Most of us would agree that how we behave in this life is important, whether our concern is for living beings around us or...
Red or White Blood Cells?
I appreciate the white cells patrolling my blood stream, ready to fight infection. They have kept me alive through their willingness to sacrifice their...