End-of-life: an unavoidable topic

March 27, 2024
Let's face it: no one likes to consider their death.  Few things are as sensitive (and downright scary) to some as discussions with loved ones about end-of-life and any associated care that might be necessary. How do I want to live out my life?  But as I entered my 70s, I began to worry....

End-of-life: an unavoidable topic

March 27, 2024
Let's face it: no one likes to consider their death.  Few things are as sensitive (and downright scary) to some as discussions with loved ones about end-of-life...

A visit to the toxic cesspool that was/is Twitter/X

March 25, 2024
When Musk began his overbearing behavior after his new purchase of the site formerly known as Twitter, I deleted my account. I wasn't ever much of a Twitter user, to...

The day we lost our innocence

March 19, 2024
We were all young like this once... our faces reflecting the innocence common to all children. What I wouldn't give for some of that now. Watching JFK: One Day in...

Power player, playboy, predator

March 15, 2024
Playboy Playmates of the Month--the girls next door, or so we were told. Beautiful. Innocent. Sweet. But is that how they were treated? Back in the day, I...

Is transactional giving truly giving?

March 13, 2024
In the shower the other morning I wondered what exactly it means to be a giver. Sure, lots of people give. And a big proportion of that number identify as givers. But...

Spring forward with our bloggers

March 10, 2024
Did you spring forward? Yep, it's already time to lose an hour and enjoy more sunshine, at least for a while). Our weather in the Bay area is going to be nice this...

Cozy winter comfort food that’s good for us

March 6, 2024
I love me some easy winter comfort food that soothes and tantalizes the taste buds. Easy, because sometimes I just don't want to spend hours in the kitchen...

Still good advice, even after 100 years

March 5, 2024
Back when I was maybe a teen, the Desiderata regained popularity. Although it was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann, its pithy wisdom and good advice fit the vibe of the...

Some truths about Sister Wives

February 27, 2024
It seemed inevitable that the polygamous family could not survive reality. Or reality TV. The show, Sister Wives, first aired in 2010 and today, the family structure...

In this world but untethered to it

February 23, 2024
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience."  (said by French philosopher and Jesuit priest Pierre...

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