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 →
Hope
How much of these weird feelings I've been having are about my own, personal situation and how much are about the state of world? I don't know that I was always exactly a hopeful person, but I think I've been a glass half full type. I've written about this before; it's not natural or easy.... Continue Reading →
Head Under Water
Greek baptizein (Βάπτισμα)= "immerse, dip in water," also figuratively, "be over one's head" (in debt, etc.), "to be soaked (in wine)" This from https://www.etymonline.com/word/baptize When I get into a lake, I like to put my head under water, too, even if I'm just there for a quick dip. It doesn't often do wonderful things for my... Continue Reading →
Tommy
If anyone mentions the Ken Russel movie, Tommy, I ask them about that Ann-Margret scene with the baked beans and usually, no one knows what I'm talking about. I think this is because the folks that sit down to watch Tommy usually smoke something first (maybe today it's edibles) and they fall asleep before they... Continue Reading →