The other day when “the world was too much with me,” I spent an evening flipping through TV channels in search of something cheerful and non-stressful to watch. I wanted … Continue reading →
Now and then, each of us witnesses something magical—something we’ve been told is unlikely if not impossible. Often, we convince ourselves we were simply imagining or exaggerating the benefit. This … Continue reading →
The annual movie White Christmas reflects an expectation many of us hold, namely, a holiday should be perfect. For example, Christmas has to be white. I remember crying when I … Continue reading →
The rooms in which you’ve lived for most of your life are collapsing, one by one. You reluctantly walk to the only exit left and open the door. Absolute darkness … Continue reading →
Have you ever tried to have a nice, long, serious conversation on the phone but your toddler is in the room…or your dog? Or have you ever been miserably sick—say, … Continue reading →