Art and Calm

As some of you know, about 2 months ago we had a “visitor.” We do not know for sure, but this visitor was likely a young Mexican male. He climbed over our back wall with the intent of robbing us. It was just before midnight and we were asleep. We were...

From blurry to focused

Whenever something new (good, bad or ugly) happens, there is that moment when the brain is trying to process the emotion, that things get a bit fuzzy (at least for me). There is a warp in time–one that prevents clear and focused thinking. Things speed up and...

Fear but no loathing on the 7th day

Fear: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Loathing: a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. Seven days ago on September 18 (the eve of my 66th birthday) we experienced in our...

I kill you and you kill me

Over the past several weeks, I have had a big sadness floating around me every day. It is the killing fields in the Middle East that is so sad and upsetting. I have read 1,000s of words. Defensive diatribes justifying both side’s point of view. Thoughtful...

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