Later this month I’ll turn 41 years old. Some say that age ain’t nothing but a number. Others consider each passing year a badge of honor they’re proud to declare …
Sundance
“You’re in denial!” — “I am not!” — “See, that proves it!” It’s been a rigorous month and I’m glad it’s over. I’m glad it happened the way it did. …
Privilege and Prejudice
This morning I learned of the weekend arrest of actor Mel Gibson, star of the very popular “Lethal Weapon” movies and producer/director of the controversial movie, “The Passion of the …
Charlie’s Nature
I wrote an autobiography in the year 2000 as part of a home study in anticipation of adopting a child from China. I am a middle-aged man who wants to …
A Lesson in Humility
We vacationed in the region of British Columbia called the west Kootenays. Geographically, it’s part of the Columbia River system, and is across the border from eastern Washington and northern …
The Many Faces Of Freedom
Freedom encompasses many things. The freedom to live one’s life how one chooses. The freedom to live where one chooses. The freedom to express one’s opinion, whatever it may be. …
Who Is Really Free?
Freedom is easy to talk about, easy to write about—but very difficult to live. Freedom. Fourth of July. Originally to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, our national freedom from England… …
The Pain Within
I sit in my room and think about what the rest of the world is doing. I know somewhere someone is having the best night of her life. City lights …
Can Words Hurt Us?
“My complaint fell on deaf ears. I think it is a lame excuse. He regarded the issue with a blind eye. That method is being used as a crutch.” How …