Hatred spews into Airwaves, Entering homes, Landing on ears And in hearts, Rattling emotions Into fury, worry, grief. Fathers kick dogs, Throw plates, Seek solace In liquid spirits Or tuck inside themselves. Others evade negative stories, Released media-saturation long ago, Sit in silence. In these … [Read more...]
What Messages Do You Receive?
"When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. It has nothing to say." - Unknown "If 'Plan A' didn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters." - Unknown "Change is the essence of life: Surrrender who you are for what you could become." -Reinhold Neibuhr Most mornings, I savor a hot mug or two of Good Earth tea, breathing … [Read more...]
Live Events Trump Television Every Time
Every year, I resolve to watch less television and to attend more live events. That quote was made by a famous National Geographic photographer who was showing amazing slides to my husband's photography group and spouses, and I was happy to see and hear him that evening. I think of his quote every now and then, and I recalled it again this … [Read more...]
Take a Break from TV to See What Arises
In my childhood, our family ate dinner with Chet Huntley and David Brinkley reporting the news. My assigned task was to hurdle the pet gate to turn the living room set to its nuclear noise level before racing back, re-hurdling, and finding my seat at the white Formica table (to eat in silence as we played out a family dysfunction). In later … [Read more...]
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