I think perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of living in this particular moment is the crystal clarity of our view of others.  We make assumptions about people based on our limited knowledge. Friend, co-worker, family, admired acquaintance, we see what we want to see.  But there is that saying that when someone shows… Continue reading The benevolence of power

Like many people I know and likely millions whom I don’t know, this has been an exhausting few weeks. Watching a country you’ve cherished - in great part for its ability to grow in terms of policy and law towards a more egalitarian space - go back 75 years in a few weeks is beyond… Continue reading Somebody might need to hear this today

I an a self-described annoyingly optimistic person. I see eyes glaze over when I find the bright side of bad things. I drive even myself nuts. Lately, however, not so much.  I’m struggling to see the positives. Every day, there is another assault, another blow to our country and our culture. Every day, we wake… Continue reading An annoyingly optimistic person

Since forever, parents have worried over what kind of world we will leave to our children. Our grandchildren. My children. My grandson. I’ve often thought that if we knew that the impact of our actions would be felt by our own children, we would strive to do better. To be better.  Gone would be the… Continue reading Will we be proud?

Each Christmas Even growing up, one of us was the recipient of a unique and wonderful handmade gift from our Aunt Mabel. After the sugar rush of popcorn ball appetizers and M&M candies by the handful, delicious chicken and rice, peas, carrots and celery sticks and the cherry cheesecake dessert, we gathered around the largest… Continue reading A purple patchwork cat