Connected by Emotion
Now and then, the magnificent web of humanity emerges from its invisibility cloak. You realize that in your struggle to survive, you’re connected to people you’ve never met—occasionally more deeply … Continue reading
Party On! Why Everyone is Irish…
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, people complain that everyone seems to turn Irish for the day—including people who come from backgrounds that are Japanese or Jewish or even Finnish. Part … Continue reading
Cheerleading for Personal Growth: No Thanks Required!
Recently, I had the lovely surprise of hearing from students I taught some forty years ago. Yes, forty. They were in high school then, filled with humor and love and … Continue reading
We All Live In Rentals
Long ago when I was traveling in Scotland, I asked a Scotsman how I could tell where I was allowed to walk. I wanted a closer look at the lovely … Continue reading
When You Love Your Home Most
Your company just left. If you have children, they’re in bed, exhausted from the good times, asleep almost before the light has left the room. You sit back with your … Continue reading
The Magic of Fireflies–the Shining People in Our Lives
When the summer night is soft and black and a soundtrack of crickets runs in the background, some backyards are blessed with fireflies. They glimmer like tiny sprites or flashes of … Continue reading
