Contrary to popular belief, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that, in one form or another, has existed in many cultures. Having said that, Mexico is credited with making it popular. And for that we can all be quite grateful. But, although it may be known by other names, this practice has existed […]
A Good Death
I wrote last time in my blog titled Great Expectations about the fact that we have to take care of ourselves when dealing with the death of a loved one and allow ourselves to let go of the expectations of others during this difficult time. Perhaps it is the time of year (late October) and […]
Force Feeding
When I was a teenager my girlfriend asked me to come with her to visit her older brother, who lived in a town about 80km away. I said I would do that. I was looking forward to spending time with her and to meeting her brother, whom she had never mentioned before. Unfortunately, he was […]
Flying Bats, Black Cats, and Witch’s Hats
October is upon us and, with that, my favorite season…Samhain, or, as most folks call it now, “Halloween.” Ever since I was a small child this has been my favorite time of year. It was not about the treats (although those would not be turned down by any means) or even about the costumes (although […]
Can’t Judge a Book
Way back in the mid “80’s I enjoyed clubbing with my friends, just like most young people do. I was in my early 20’s and I loved to dance. So the club scene was something I found very appealing. People who know me now would not recognize me. I had hair…a LOT of hair. Long, […]
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