Last year, my family attended a Christmas Eve Catholic mass, as we usually do. Though I grew up as a Roman Catholic, I left that church for the United Church of Christ many years ago. Over the years, I have learned to appreciate the richness of the Catholic tradition,...
This post is the seventh in a series exploring the practice of Drishti (focus on a particular point, traditionally in meditation or yoga poses). My long-time friend and fabulous actor Caitlin Muelder writes about how Math is a portal to connect beyond herself. *****...
I was just being practical. I recently moved from a larger space into a 700-square foot, two-bedroom apartment, plus a small storage unit. I had no choice. I had to get rid of stuff. You see, about five years ago, I bought a three-bedroom house with a basement and...
August is my birthday month. Take note. Seriously, I love birthdays (not just my own) and I have tried in recent years to take time to celebrate, reflect upon and renew myself for another year. This birthday on Aug. 11 will mark my 44th trip around the sun, for which...
I’ve noticed something lately. Though it can’t possibly be the first time. Friends who go on long hikes to beautiful places or see a gorgeous sunset over the ocean or listen to a particularly inspiring piece of music or go to a museum to see priceless art describe...