Yesterday, September 21, was the International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day. It was established in 1981 by the United Nations as a day for people all over the Earth to reflect on and commit to creating a culture of peace across the planet. I spent a lot of time meditating and … More International Day of Peace
Image by John Hain from Pixabay If you were about to start a food detox program like the one I described I was doing in a previous blog post (click here to read that), what UNHEALTHY and BANNED food do you think you would have for your last meal before starting your healthy eating regimen? … More The Last Supper, American Style
So has anyone else thought that President Joe Biden is basically the Ted Lasso of American politics? In the midst of all the ugliness and negativity between the two parties, Biden stays positive. He never trashes the opposite party, just rejects the “extremists” that he claims don’t really represent the Republicans. He invites collaboration, cooperation, … More And Just Like That: Our Lives Became a Trio of Sit Coms…Sit Com 3
This is the interesting aside Sit Com #2. So a day or two after the conclusion of Ted Lasso, there was a big announcement that Kim Canttrall who played the character of Samantha Jones in the original Sex and the City TV series, had agreed to do a cameo in the new SATC sequel, And … More And Just Like That: Our Lives Became a Trio of Sit Coms…Sit Com 2
This morning I had one of those simple but great human experiences. After doing my morning routine upstairs in my bedroom, I came downstairs and went into the kitchen to feed and water the cats. I was immediately struck by the wonderful smells of the delicious meal I had made last night. Not to brag, … More Which Do You Prefer? Reminicescents or Resoakroma?
This post is a follow-up to my most recent previous post, my December 3 post entitled “This Thing Called Hope…or Are You A Sports Fan or a WordleBot?” If you haven’t read that post, please do so before reading this one in order to understand the foundations of what I will be discussing. Click HERE … More A Triumph For Hope
Recently I wrote a post about my concerns about the current election process and how I found inspiration to counter my fears and doubts with hope (click here to read that post). One of my long-time readers and faithful commenters left a great comment that made me think about things a little deeper, and so … More An Educator’s Personal Perspective on the Big Divide
There isn’t much about this current election, at least to me, that inspires hope. I’ve always been someone who considered Voting Day to be a celebration, knowing that voting is a gift and a privilege that is denied to so many people around the world. I vote in every election, even the primaries and the … More Inspiration About Hope from Three Heroes and Three Neighbors I Don’t Know
I’m originally from the Washington DC area, so we visit family there at least once a year. But this spring, I realized that I’ve never taken my son all the way around the Tidal Basin. So when we were up there in March (before Cherry Blossom time), we walked around the entire Tidal Basin. The … More Second Day of Peace Thought: Peace IS Possible
I usually don’t eat breakfast. Yes, I know it’s “the most important meal of the day,” but I’m usually not hungry early in the morning and I don’t choose to eat when I’m not hungry. But when I do eat breakfast, or most commonly brunch by the time I get home, it’s usually after spending … More Meatless Monday: Farmers Market Brunch (Including What’s Wrong with Ice Cream for Breakfast?)
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