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“‘Tis the season to be jolly.” Yes or no? This is not a trick question. It is, however, a tricky question, because there is no simple answer. My cultural traditions include the celebration of Christmas. This tradition is not my … Continue reading →

Choosing to be a helper to serve humanity usually calls us to take the road less travelled. Such a journey demands the responsibility to engage in personal inner development. That pursuit, in turn, requires a continuing willingness to learn and … Continue reading →

“Oh my,” she exclaimed, as she peeked through the door slightly ajar. At daybreak, the vision before her was bleary-eyed, stiff, and on her knees, croaking, “The second key was missing.” The voice had almost disappeared, after several hours of … Continue reading →

We are together on grandma’s sofa, me as a four-year-old, entrusted with holding in my arms cousin Kathy, a newborn whom I look upon with tenderness and awe. In a card to Kathy earlier this year, I recall that special … Continue reading →

The elm tree has a stalwart elegance, even in its leafless state, and tilting from the visible force of the wind. Behind and above the tree we can see the slate blue grey of the stormy sky. The tree is … Continue reading →