I'm reading the latest Haruki Murakami, The City and Its Uncertain Walls. It's a choice by someone in my book club. It's irritatingly beautiful. I say irritatingly for two reasons: one is I want to shout at the main character to move it along, but that's my smart phone addled brain talking. Second, he stops... Continue Reading →
Moon over Foro
Funny exchange at a bakery. We're buying bread: "What's in it?" we ask. "Do you have allergies ?" "No, curiosity." I've had a few days of being generally grumpy (probably a bit over-tired and already fed up with it getting dark earlier) but I've had these amazing acts of kindness. Someone helped me load my... Continue Reading →
Find a Hero
The world is missing the good sort of heroes these days. I had a few in the past, people who who stood up for others, worked with integrity in difficult situations, or used whatever fame or talent they had to further kindness in the world. There are always a few, working quietly, but they don't... Continue Reading →
More Love
In this moment of great sadness, I'm going to try my best to use this blog to send out more love and kindness in the world. We're going to need it. First, a story that made me laugh. A very young girl, maybe around 9 or 10, asked me if I wanted a "temporary tattoo"... Continue Reading →