My school was in a "temporary" building that had been there since the 1950's. It was finally rebuilt in 2008. The old building had its charm, however, because the kids decorated the outside with art projects (officially) and graffiti (unofficially). My favorite was on the wall just as you approached the school: happiness is only... Continue Reading →
Lean On Me
Been watching the news, and the discussions of race in the US and elsewhere. At some point in Washington D.C., there was a performer singing "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. He stopped singing, and the crowd went along singing without him. I realized that I knew all the words and I could have joined... Continue Reading →
The Tunnel
We're getting there! I just looked at predictions for some places, and the peaks in areas that are of personal concern to me are hitting between now and a few weeks from now. It's hopeful. We're not out of the tunnel, but we are pretty sure now that it's a tunnel and not a deep,... Continue Reading →
Hope
It seems to be slowing, in the places that it was going the fastest. COVID-19 might become something for which most humans will have a resistance. That said, it hasn't even begun to hit the poorest areas yet, the shanty-towns, the favellas.... But there is hope. The radio played Henry Mancini's theme song for Peter... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 