So You Say You Want a Revolution
If you want to be truly revolutionary you should try ~ try try try to see that the other is you. How can you practice peace when you are so angry? ~S Read More
Spirituality
There Is Nothing Left To Do But To Do It.
You know how you get rando mems that pop out of nowhere and into your head? This is the time of year that I always do quite a bit of reflecting and, as I age, there are more memories that flood back to me. As you age, your friends pass away, time goes faster (it really… Read More
Turn Down for What?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of my grandfather’s death, whom I’ve written about extensively and on whose life and legacy I reflect often. One of the most memorable characteristics of my grandfather was his absolute hatred of TV commercials. He was usually snoozing and half-watching a cooking show with the volume blasting because he… Read More
The Difference Is In How You Feel
One of my all-time favorite poems is by Robert Frost, the classic “The Road Not Taken.” It was put into an arrangement for choir by Randall Thompson. I sang this version back in my choir geek days. It helped me to memorize the poem and I still recite it sometimes, when I forget my way. The… Read More
My Favorite Scientists of All Time
Today marks the 18th anniversary of my grandfather’s death. As a 15-year old, the day my grandfather passed away was the turning point of my youth. I mean, it was a huge blow. For the next several years, I explored every avenue of the macabre, read books on death and dying, immersed myself in Gothic… Read More