A Lamp
byHere we are, in the first few days of a new year, and a new decade. I do not recall the world ever seeming…
Here we are, in the first few days of a new year, and a new decade. I do not recall the world ever seeming…
I was accosted earlier to-day by a gang of teenaged thugs. It was a terrifying experience for me, especially since I’m 65, with mobility…
It is no exaggeration to say that for the country, and for the planet, things have been horrid. We are experiencing the most brutal…
Someone designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month. There seem to be quite a few months with this designation, but May is the official…
I’ve received a few ‘hints’ lately that it’s been a while since I posted an article. Part of the delay has been due to…
At church this morning, the Vicar preached a sermon aimed at children, but in which adults were included, and talked about ‘abiding’. ‘Abiding in…
The events in Virginia on 12 August capped a horrifying week, beginning with threats of nuclear and ground war, international sabre-rattling, and now, rioting…
It was just yesterday that I had a conversation with a bright young woman about laughter. I mentioned that I liked giving her laughter…
I’ve been researching a new writing project, and I came across something called ‘The Clown’s Prayer’. I’ve been unable to find any information about…
Social media are filled with encouragement to ‘become aware’. There are all sorts of legitimate and genuinely urgent things about which awareness should be…