looking up
There’s a tale from my college days about a fellow student that’s gotten lots of mileage. Let’s call the student “Brittany." The story goes like this: American teens wait in…
a coat of humility
“Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” – Sinclair Lewis I have perfected the art of bundling up. It involves a few pairs of socks, pajamas under pants, and…
duty and doughnuts
I signed up to be an election official this year. It was a wonderful day. I got a hundred bucks, the satisfaction of civic duty, and many offers of doughnuts.…
lifting up
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.” – Muhammad Ali There is much despair in the world these days and, therefore, much need for uplift. How awesome it…
sky high branches
I fell in love with the song “Cactus Tree” by Joni Mitchell soon after college graduation, during the time I was adjusting to adulthood. (Perhaps it was the lyric “she’s…
the corridors of emily d
“One need not be a Chamber — to be Haunted — One need not be a House — The Brain has Corridors — surpassing Material Place —” ― Emily Dickinson…
none of my business
I’ve had a few intense experiences lately of being proved wrong. And they’ve been fantastic. I was assuming people had certain (negative) thoughts about me. But those same people ended…
the comfort of not there yet
“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further." - Thomas Carlyle When my life feels particularly in flux and I get…
double whammy
The first color photograph of Earth from space was taken in 1959. What an awesome experience that must have been… to see our planet’s blues & greens for the first…
game of catch
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” - Maya Angelou These are wise…
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