Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
Like many of you, I’ve become traumatized by the plight of the growing refugee population. By some accounts, they number over 65 million, 48 million of whom are children. The global response to this crisis has been appalling. Tens of millions have been left stranded in makeshift way stations, refugee camps or drifting at sea. Refugees are being treated as the enemy, and since most … Continue reading In Search of Inspiration
My mother-in-law is holding Jada, her lovable little mutt. It’s hard to believe, but this little dog is a descendant of ferocious wolves. What a shocking transformation. Just think of it. The aggressive wolf temperament was transformed into the temperament of a sweet dog, and this evolution took place in just 35 generations. Isn’t it true that to one degree or another we think “hard … Continue reading How Much Can We Change?
The weekly blog has been quiet for a couple of weeks as we move into our new home. (No, that’s not me moving furniture in heels!) We wanted you to know that regular posts will resume soon. Our big takeaway from the move: you don’t need as much stuff as you’ve got. We donated at least 10 carloads and sold or gave away lots … Continue reading We’ve Been Moving! (by Marsha)
This post was originally published on April 1, 2017. We hope you enjoy it on this Mother’s Day. Our mothers often are the ones who teach us to guard the access to our souls. My mother was born in the early part of the last century. She, like many in her generation, was a distant parent, not overly demonstrative in expressing emotion. Mom was loving, … Continue reading Living As a Solitary Soul
I discovered my grandson Sam has the spirit of a caterpillar. Just as a caterpillar is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, little Sam is on his journey toward being transformed into a mighty man. Wow! It’s an amazing process to witness, impossible to understand, and endlessly fascinating. I find myself hoping Sam might have an easy time finding his wings. But all indications are Mother … Continue reading Why the Heck Do We Have to Struggle?