Monthly Archives: May 2010

Memorial Day 2010

To the men and women who have honorably served in the military throughout our history, to the men and women who have honorably opposed the wars we sent them to fight and to the families who love them all, thank … Continue reading

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Buttoned down minds and Aha! Moments

May 21, 2010 In all my seventy years, my mind never did get properly buttoned down.  I like to live on the edge, as the young folks say.  (They do still say that, don’t they?) I’ve used my thumbnail as … Continue reading

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Such a Tragedy

May 15, 2010 We love a good tragedy, those stories in which the hero’s journey ends in the hero’s death or destruction by some trait in his own character that, under the circumstances of the journey, push him or her … Continue reading

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Tell Me a Story

May 8, 2010 “In the beginning”, Saint John tells us in his gospel, “was the Word.”  Now, I’m not a religious person, but I’ve always found that simple statement compelling.  Over the years, I’ve pondered the statement from both a … Continue reading

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My Doomer Garden(s)

May 5, 2010 Let me be clear; I’m not an expert on gardening.  I just wanted you to know that, in case you were looking for one.  I am, however, a persistent gardener, something I think every doomer should be … Continue reading

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