Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just embarrassing—it’s deadly. And the bodies piling up aren’t just adults in crime-ridden neighborhoods or people in the “wrong...

’tis the season

December 25, 2020

I carry your heart

December 22, 2020
Before dawn 21 years ago today the call came that my mother had died. It was not a surprise; she'd been sick for the better part of a year. I left home in 1972. It...

Things you can do during pandemic stay-at-home

December 18, 2020
Is stay-at-home hard for you? I hear you. Scrolling through my photos from earlier in the year made me miss the time when I was out and about with friends, having fun...

Harness as much healing power as you can to fight your dise

December 11, 2020
So many friends and social media friends are working really hard to heal. They inspire me. So many brave warriors doing everything they can to support their own healing...

How to determine if it’s time to eliminate someone fr...

November 30, 2020
When we let people into the sacred space of our lives, they must deserve to be there. And want to be there. They must give you a place in their lives. And--this is...

I’m giving thanks

November 26, 2020
Today I'm giving thanks for the many blessings in my life. And for all of you, who keep me company here. May this day be one of joy and thanksgiving for you and...

Discover (or rediscover) the healing power of honest conver...

November 23, 2020
Each of us goes through challenging periods in our lives, times of struggle and pain. If we're lucky, we count one or two trusted comrades among our friends. Folks who...

How we are coping, for better or for worse

November 22, 2020
I'd love to jump into this car and take a spin back to the past, when life seemed less complicated. Was it better? Maybe not.I just know it was less complicated....

How to pick a unique and beautiful holiday gift

November 18, 2020
If you're looking for a holiday gift that won't break the bank but is absolutely gorgeous and unique, look no further than one of our beautiful soy wax candles in yummy...

The frustration of talking with those who cannot see

November 16, 2020
There's a lot of willful ignorance out there. I say "willful" because sometime I sit in disbelief of how people I thought were discerning can hold such dissonant...

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