In The Valley Of The Shadow
For the past three years Tuesday evenings have found John and George seated in large easy chairs in front of the gas fireplace in their…
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Behind The Mask
In this time of self-imposed isolation, it is a rare day when we do not hear the word “mask.” The word has so many uses…
Decluttering Our Way to Happiness
Americans love their stuff. We accumulate great quantities of it. But did you know that you can use your possessions to understand yourself better and…
Aging…As Time Goes By
April 1, 5:47 p.m., Boise, Idaho, time stood still. The 6.5 magnitude earthquake was centered about 80 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, where I live.…
Science, Politics, And The American Way
We reside in strange and challenging times that require ethical approaches to life-threatening issues, but ethics has gone wanting. Over the past several decades the…
Strength in Vulnerability
People who achieve great things inspire us, but they intimidate us, too. They seem to have super-human strengths and abilities that the rest of us…
Keeping Memories Alive
My mother was a phenomenal woman with a larger than life personality and a generous spirit. She was a successful comedienne in the early days…
10 Ways To Cultivate Kindness (While Social Distancing)
Our words can change a life. Our actions can do the same. Every day we have the ability to choose to act in a positive…
Hope Is The Memory Of The Future
The eye of a cyclone is calm weather characterized by a light breeze and clear sky, surrounded by horrendous winds and towering thunderstorms. On March…
Why Not Write A Letter?
For weeks, many of us have been self-isolating as we try to limit the spread of COVID-19. The pace of our daily lives has slowed…