As many of you already know, I have been taking guitar lessons. I began that journey last autumn. Of course, at first, I was walking away from the lessons wondering if I had learned anything at all. But my passion for learning was strong, which got me through the first semester. In the second semester […]
The Only Risk
“There are always risks in freedom. The only risk in bondage is that of breaking free.” -Gait Belling When I was a kid, my oldest sister (18 years older) was married to a man who struggled with alcoholism. That was back in the days when it was expected that, should you get pregnant out of […]
The Simple Things
Today I am grateful for the simple things in my life. As with so many people, Covid-19 has turned my life a bit upside down here and there. Where once I used to resent technology, I now have an appreciation for the benefits of it when it comes to staying in touch with friends, family […]
Sometimes it Feels Good
Not everyone has a moral compass. And you don’t have to be religious to have morals. But if you have any form of empathy whatsoever, you have a moral compass as well. The thing is that you will sometimes find out that doing the right thing often feels good, but it also sometimes feels bad. […]
Compassion in Crisis
In the midst of our Covid-19 pandemic, there are a lot of conversations that have been taking place about it and about what it means for every person on the planet now etc. My partner, Rod, mentioned today that, although he doesn’t want to sound like he is disregarding the suffering that is being experienced, […]
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