Routines and Rituals
byWe’re all familiar with routine. We go to the office, but before we begin work, part of our routine is to get coffee, and…
We’re all familiar with routine. We go to the office, but before we begin work, part of our routine is to get coffee, and…
At the beginning of the week, I had the idea to post a humorous article about Columbus Day, both as an experiment and because…
I recall that as a child, going to the doctor was relatively simple. The doctor’s principle piece of equipment was his stethoscope, followed by…
The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. John Milton With the publicity…
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and many groups and organizations have increased their public visibility in order to discuss this very serious subject. Suicide…
For the past week, I have wanted to write an article about self-definition—how we see and understand who we are. I can define myself…
A member of a group to which I belong recently posted what she hoped was not a silly question: why do people no longer…
Last week’s news of the suicide of Robin Williams was an unpleasant shock to many people throughout the world. It was an unwelcomed reminder…
During the last week, I’ve been struggling with memories rooted in a catastrophic event (a fire) that took place in 2011; troubles compounded by…
For some years, I’ve been convinced that I really need to master the gentle art of Subtlety. In my youth, I did not hesitate…