Contemplating fear and death I guess it was only natural to think about saying goodbye. Recently a good friend passed. I’m guessing we knew her for Continue Reading
Alone, I’m Done For
The title slipped out. I wrote about fear, fear of dying recently. Not easy to accept that it’s coming for me as it does for all. Can’t hide, that’s Continue Reading
Walking the Narrow Bridge
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Rb. Nachman’s verse: “The whole world is like a narrow bridge but despite that, we must not be afraid.” Easier Continue Reading
An Ode to Joy on the Anniversary of Beethoven’s Death
I wrote most of this after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The devastation has continued and only grows worse. It almost masks other conflicts and Continue Reading
This Too
I may ramble a bit; forgive me. Been thinking that depression screws up your focus – too much or too little. Can’t keep your eyes/brain from moving Continue Reading
Want to Stay Connected? Think I O U 2
Stay connected. Seems like a good idea. After all, it was Aristotle who observed almost 2,400 years ago that man is a social animal. We may not be Continue Reading
For Those Battling Depression: I’m Trying My Best To Say “I’m Here”
There’s been a lot about depression on in the news, lately. It’s a serious problem and more pervasive than people think. Unfortunately, there are Continue Reading
It Isn’t Always Black or White
Not sure if this note will be useful or get posted. Been striking out with my last efforts and then couldn’t separate politics and rants from Continue Reading
Let’s Pump a little Iron
Being human is tough. We come with lots of parts – some we can see, prod, and poke – others are not so physical – the emotional and psychological Continue Reading
The Days Before
I haven’t been downtown recently but I’m quite sure that across the United States the Christmas decorations have been strung across the streets and Continue Reading
A Small Step Gets the Journey Moving Along
We had to put our dog down 11/1. She was a beagle from the local Humane Society. My wife got her the day after I came home from the hospital 13 years Continue Reading
Something Good, Something Bad
We’ve all heard people say, “All right, tell me something good; tell me something bad.” It’s all part of life. No one is perfect and no one is right Continue Reading
