In keeping with my fight to overcome my human tendency toward confirmation bias, I have consciously been attending to both conservative and liberal sources of information to form my opinions. I encourage others to do likewise. In comparing the two Read more…
Thanks to everyone who responded to last week’s blog. These are very difficult times and I heard very thoughtful responses from several people. My surgery was easy for me. I get the biopsy next week. Thanks for the many prayers Read more…
Following are some of my thoughts in the aftermath of last week. As always, I welcome your ideas, particularly if you disagree with my thinking. To the Right –Georgia on my Mind. A friend wrote this week and asked a Read more…
I hope everyone had great holidays and 2021 is off to a great start. This blog will be public January 7. I pray the transfer of power has been accomplished peacefully by that time. We should also know the results Read more…
The tumultuous year 2020 is coming to an end. A good start. Our year began nicely with a family cruise followed by a visit from good friends. Throughout the year I have had heart-warming and meaningful interactions with many of Read more…
I know some who read this blog do not share my deep convictions about the reason for the Christmas season. However, if I truly understand the reason for the season — and I hope I do – Jeny and I Read more…
Sorry, the blog for last week did not go out for some reason. It was posted to my web page but not distributed. Candles. Last week was the first day of Hanukkah and the second week of Advent. Happy Hanukkah Read more…
Thanksgiving. Thank you to everyone who extended Thanksgiving greetings. This week is a special reminder of the blessing of life for me. Last year we were late getting the Christmas decorations displayed. This year we have them up before December Read more…
Mayflower. Historians believe an early thanksgiving celebration was held in St Augustine Florida, and another in Virginia. Most people trace the start of American Thanksgiving to a celebration held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. 102 Pilgrims set sail from England Read more…
I am taking a break from worries about COVID, politics and social justice for this week. After read a hard to believe story about the sale of one pigeon I decided to share a little tale from my life. Cousins. Read more…