Life continues apace, society adjusts, acclimates to the idiosyncratic dismissal of the FBI chief. This was a out-of-nowhere Surd for us Americans. We’ve not had anyone in the White House who assumed tyrannical powers, since the Civil War. Lincoln was accused of arrogation of power when he suspended the writ of habeas corpus. But…
The election results are in! The French people with the good sense of self preservation have stepped away from the brink, choosing to move ahead rather than back. The work of nurturing a great family, or a great society is a multi-generational project. There is much to overcome, debris of past mistakes which must…
The following quotations are from Sarah Sekula’s outstanding article TURTLE POWER Endangered species spawn on Florida beaches, USA TODAY. Sarasota county has the highest density of turtle nests on the Gulf Coast, with as many as 6,000 nests a year, while the east coast of Florida hosts as many as 40,000. Seeing hatchlings emerge…
Just felt like considering the message, or better, the zeitgeist of this song. I don’t usually mourn the passing of an actor, more than just making a mental note of their absence. With the passing of Patrick Swayze in 2009 it was different. I felt that an artist of rare ability, a dancer, had…
What are you trying to say? I am not sure “what” the point is but I like this song. My instinct tells me that the point will become clear with more thought, more care. Enjoy.
A friend issued a challenge to the members of our discussion group. We were asked to conceive an idea or an aspect of experience that is universal, upon which everyone would tend to agree. The idea was to imagine a basis upon which we could begin to dialog with those with whom we usuallyvociferously…
Sex, the attraction between male and female, courtship, seduction are all words describing a perennial driving force that marks history, art, politics and every other endeavor. Helen’s face launched a thousand ships to the ruin of Troy and Greece. Helen was surely one of many beautiful women. Yet she alone was the pivot point…
I know your eyes in the morning sun I feel you touch me in the pouring rain And the moment that you wander far from me I want to feel you in my arms again And you come to me on a summer breeze Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave…
There is more to say about the concert. The Pretenders fronted by vocalist, and guitar slinger Chrissie Hynde opened the evening at the United Center. Both Hynde and Nicks are strong women. Any artist with a catalog of acclaimed work is a strong individual. I have always been attracted by the personalities of strong…
PRAYER Why do we work? Answer: For one another. Right here, right now, We have one another. So take my hand We’ll make it I swear. Hold on Ready or not. We live For the fight Because that’s all we’ve got.
