I was biking along Route 66, heading into campus for a violin pedagogy class. Sometimes I get lucky and can … More
Category: human beings
(Not) waiting for community
On August 3rd, Jason, Junie and I started our 3600-mile drive south to Flagstaff, Arizona. For me, the final few … More
Handy tips
I am often struck by ordinary events (e.g. snow falling in the afternoon, my dog running to me with delight, … More
Unique, inspiring thoughts on shifting climate change
I’ve read many writings on how individuals or groups or countries can shift climate change, but this op-ed from The … More
Self-care revisited, with a little help from my friend
Featured image: my and Elizabeth’s legs, Oregon coast, circa 2012. I wrote about self-care five years ago. As I continue … More
Worldview
While sweating in the backyard sauna, a person who is very dear to me admitted that he didn’t know what … More
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum
I was falling asleep the other night, mumbling along about how I’d like to learn to be a good person. … More