Can we access more compassion in our world?

December 15, 2025
compassion
Have you noticed that compassion seems to be in short supply these days? I'm not sure how people became so hardened, but we see evidence of it everywhere. So...
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3 Comments · Inspiration

Why we should not fear visits from extra-terrestrials

December 12, 2025
extra-terrestrials
A follow on to the last post: We imagine them in the dark: silver ships, cold eyes, a verdict passed on humanity. Fear lights up instantly — it’s an old wiring,...
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Why life beyond earth is more likely than ever

December 10, 2025
extra-terrestrials
For centuries, humanity has gazed at the stars, pondering the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe? Thanks to remarkable advancements in science and...
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3 Comments · Opinion

The gifts of growing older

December 8, 2025
growing-older
We fear it. But growing older is not a burden, though the world often tries to tell us otherwise. It is, instead, a slow unfolding of gifts that only time can...
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4 Comments · Healthy Living, Inspiration, Spirituality

The dangerous delusion that you won’t age

December 3, 2025
aging
Friends are astonished that we have put a deposit down on a retirement community---even those our age. "Why are you doing that now?" they ask. "It's too early!...
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1 Comments · Healthy Living, Opinion

Let’s not kid ourselves: it’s self-interest

December 1, 2025
self-interest
Let’s just admit it: self-interest drives more of human behavior than we like to acknowledge. Scratch the surface of almost any decision, and you’ll find...
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3 Comments · Inspiration, Opinion

Grateful

November 27, 2025
grateful
      Whether you're alone or with others on this day of gratitude, I hope you can see the blessings in your life. One of mine is YOU. Thank...
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Why two sides can’t always be right

November 24, 2025
both-sides
Why Both Sides Can’t Always Be Right We live in a time when in some circles it’s claimed that “two opposing things can both be right” or that “there are...
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10 Comments · Opinion

How to make the most of a winter visit to Yosemite

November 19, 2025
winter-in-Yosemite
Yosemite in winter feels like stepping into a cathedral made not by human hands, but by time, stone, and sky. The granite walls wear their cloaks of snow like solemn...
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2 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Travel

How to make the best chicken tenders – gluten-free op...

November 17, 2025
chicken-tenders
Looking for something easy but tasty before the big holiday cooking spree? I've got ya! I got addicted to these a few months ago and I do enjoy them with a sweet and...
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6 Comments · Recipes

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