Monthly Archives: March 2016

One of the reasons we don’t leave our comfort zones is the fear that we will be disappointed if things don’t work out.We all have had moments when we did not get the job,,or a friend decided to end the … Continue reading →

We are traveling to Boston this evening because we have purchased a condo in Jamaica Plain which is a section of Boston.It is in need of tender loving care, and hopefully the construction will be finished by July. We have … Continue reading →

Christianity like all major religions and mammoth social change was radical in its beginnings.The Beatitudes went against the grain, and called for an elevated level of commitment to others and the community..Forgiveness,love and caring for everyone were central , and … Continue reading →

The weather has become spring like, and here in Washington the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.The past few days enable me to forget the cold biting days of winter. I am eager to forget being housebound in the grey … Continue reading →

I felt as though I was on Candid camera while having breakfast at the corner bakery yesterday. The place was mobbed with tourists and it was necessary to share tables.I was seated with a couple that were quite unhappy with … Continue reading →

We live in a time period where there is a great deal of mistrust in institutions that have been the cornerstone of our society.There is a tendency to dismiss any government agency, or anyone who is part of the establishment. … Continue reading →

Working on a novel and one of the characters bears more than a slight resemblance to yours truly.It is amazing how many specific memories come cascading out, and to some degree it is like reliving moments as though they were … Continue reading →

There is always some belief or cause that allows terrorists to take human lives without pause or reflection.Since the beginning of recorded history some belief, at times religious, or framed in the desire to create a better way of life.It … Continue reading →

Yesterday was my most recent attempt to downsize the mammoth amount of material I have accrued.In the midst of this never ending exercise I found some pictures of me and my grandmother.She was an incredibly kind person who was my … Continue reading →

One of the reasons I love the NCAA basketball tournament is that many of the smaller teams upset the favorites. The somewhat smaller conferences arrive with long odds ,and go somewhat unnoticed, but they seem undaunted by their famous opponents. … Continue reading →