The State of Our Imperfect Unions
I broke my television-news fast to watch the State of the Union speech last week. (I’ve been choosing to ingest news in less emotional, more balanced written form, mostly through The Week.) Early the next morning, I lay awake, processing what I’d witnessed. It wasn’t...
Bread and Circuses, a Distracted Populace and the Vote
On my morning walks through the neighborhood over the past few weeks, I’ve watched various homes get dressed up for Halloween. I can well imagine the fun children (and adults!) are having as they come up with the scariest, funniest, and most unusual decorations. But...
Embracing Change in the Cycles of Our Lives
Autumn is in full swing in the northern hemisphere. Here in the Tucson area, the morning temperatures are finally dipping into the 60s, while the afternoon highs are in the 80s. While that might seem like summer to some, for us it’s a welcome break from a range of...
Hurricanes, Slavery, and the Power of Water
As I write this, Hurricane Florence is flooding the Carolinas. When you read this, she may well be drowning many parts of the area, along with many creatures who will be unable to escape the rising volume of water. There are times when we simply cannot avoid...
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