Been marveling at young people the last few days. There was a Christmas display, rotating lights of white snowflakes spinning around on the pavement. One small boy was jumping from one snowflake to another as they spun by. The next day in another place, a small boy was playing on the irregular stone pavement, trying... Continue Reading →
“There’s daggers in men’s smiles”
I don't mean to do it, but I listened in on a phone conversation on the train. The girl was speaking right in front of me, so hard to avoid. She was maybe nineteen and crying. Her father had said something awful and her mother didn't defend her. The young girl was asking for exactly... Continue Reading →
Seeing Clearly
I had a dream a few nights ago about my glasses. They were gone, or lost or something, but I realized in the dream that I'd had contacts in anyway. It seemed to be one of those situations (for anyone who's worn contacts, you know that this is like) when your contacts have rolled somewhere... 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 →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 