Sidedness is natural, but let’s mind the gap when we board the bias bus
We’re born discriminating, distinguishing, and differentiating because we’re born very, very near-sighted. Our first job in life is to distinguish ourselves from the world. To determine what’s us and not them. This hand I see, the one that moved when I thought ‘move’, it moved! That hanging thing that flung when I thought the move and meant […]
There’s been an explosion, but there is no bomb
Shell-shocked. I’m flattened, literally, thrown to the ground by the hand grenades being heaved in my land. There’s been a bombing, but there’s no shrapnel, no visible debris, just many, many injuries. Bodies strewn everywhere, writhing in pain. Bandaging their wounds, wrapping their torn limbs. Some, sitting motionless on the cement, with hands pressed to […]
Which do you believe?
“There’s probably no God so stop worrying and enjoy life” …read the back of the service van weaving through the crowds gathered to marvel at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where all are welcome to enter free of charge. When ‘probably not’ opens the door to ‘possibly is’ the great bolt of worry slides aside to unlock a […]
Reconstruction Zone
Building from the ground uP is beautiful. Neat. Clean. Polished. Precise. But Remodeling from the inside OUT is messy. Ripping. Rending. Gashes. Holes. Cover it over with shiny granite, sparkling porcelain, brushed nickel, stainless steel. Impregnable, in its newness. No one will ever see what’s under the remodeling. Thank God only Me and Thee have seen […]
When did prayer become fast food?
Three times a day, need it or not. Gotta eat. Gotta pray. Gotta get some energy to carry me through the day. God is great,… Do we say it in the drive through? At the bus stop? In the lunch line? On the job? On the run? Here’s a bagel, forget the plate; Hurry up kids, we’re […]
Suddenly Still
Stillness is a shock to the system. The screeching of tires, the squealing of wheels, the swerving and maneuvering to get out of the way. When the smoke clears and the dust settles, it takes a bit of righting to find balance. Turns out, forward momentum can keep you upright through pretty much any squall, but stillness…now […]
Hands Free Viewing for a One Time Show
Trust me? Leave your phone, your notebook, and your water bottle behind. Just you and me around the lake this morning. Can you do this? But what if the sunrise is spectacular? My sunrise is not meant for you to preserve, distribute or reproduce. But what if there are words to record? My words will be […]
Every last little one
The little ones who cling and cooperate who listen to instructions who raise their hands and smile to answer questions… They fill you up and keep you coming back. They’ll do fine. The ones who resist and refuse who defy you to “make them” who turn a cold shoulder or don’t turn at all and […]
The Body Doesn’t Lie
What good is a body? Its senses offer awareness.Its movements exercise connectedness. Its behavior shows what it is thinking.Its responsiveness proves its attention.Its spontaneity, a display of flexibility.Its skill, evidence of its teaching. Its performance shows that it has practiced.Its coordination calls on its balance.Its competence demonstrates its consistency.Its record shows its preparation. A body grows when it […]
Peace Out
Let’s DO this! … At a certain time, say, 7:00 pm Friday night, we all just walk out of the building we are in. Just out. Just for a few minutes. Not rally, not speeches, not organized. Just OUT. Quiet. Talk to neighbor. Just OUT. Solidarity. Done. Ready to move on. Beyond guns. Beyond oligarchy. […]