Serendipity

I have experienced serendipity throughout my life and each encounter has come with a profound lesson. I suspect this phenomenon is no stranger to many of you. After all, isn’t serendipity just a one-word expression for “How in the hell did that just happen?” (opens in a new tab) The universe seems to be constructed in such a way as to keep its deepest secrets … Continue reading Serendipity »

Where Did Toxic Masculinity Come From?

Truth be told, Marsha is very often the “thought”fulness behind these weekly offerings. Today is no exception. Her editing skills are keen and make the difference in how well these thoughts are expressed. So I’m dedicating this post to Marsha, without whom there would be no —  Just A Thought 💐 Recently at breakfast, Marsha, having just finished reading a news article, looked up at … Continue reading Where Did Toxic Masculinity Come From? »

A Different Way of Praying

“Prayer is not an old woman’s idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument for action.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi At a critical time in my life I was introduced to a different kind of praying: one that was constituted around active engagement rather than passive reflection. The kind  of praying that gets you off your knees and onto your feet. The … Continue reading A Different Way of Praying »

Keeping Faith After 250 Years

The United States will soon commemorate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a date more worthy of humble reflection than triumphant celebration. The 56 men who signed the Declaration were signing their own death warrants — if the war was lost, they would hang. A sobering reminder. Which leaders today would sign such a document? The opening sentence of … Continue reading Keeping Faith After 250 Years »