A reason exists behind each thing that happens, though two people seeing the same event side by side may have two very different ideas about the reason. At the moment I'm talking about subjective interpretations of natural events. Perhaps half buried associations trigger such interpretations? Like my father I tend to react in certain … Continue reading On being a polio survivor finding new ways to travel, and live
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The racism in me
"Racism, one of the most baneful and persistent evils, is a major barrier to peace. Its practice perpetrates too outrageous a violation of the dignity of human beings to be countenanced under any pretext.” ~The Promise of World Peace, 1985 Results of America’s long simmering, latent, at times overt, racism fill the news and the … Continue reading The racism in me
Transiting & lemon squeezing
Moving involves a fair amount of self re-creation and may bring into play the re-discovery of potentials we once glimpsed, only to let slip away. You think you are a country person, and here you are, by your own choice, in a city. You used to roll your badass power wheelchair around quiet village streets, … Continue reading Transiting & lemon squeezing
National Poetry Month–Rethinking Regret
Learning to embrace the wild inspirations that come through imperfections, yes! Today’s poem was chosen by June Hirsh: Elaine Sexton is a contemporary poet who I’ve had the opportunity to meet. “Rethinking Regret” expresses that living life is not abou… Source: National Poetry Month--Rethinking Regret
Collective action on behalf of the planet
Recently the Baha'i International Community released a statement to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. It's quite down to earth and emphasizes the role of collective human thought and action, how this is to be found and focused. Below I'll share a few excerpts. If you've been eager for something a little beyond … Continue reading Collective action on behalf of the planet
Rising Over the Smoke 