from brainpickings.org by Maria Popova But the magic of human communication, Le Guin observes, is that something other than mere information is being transmitted — something more… Read more “Ursula K. Le Guin on the Magic of Real Human Conversation”
Category: culture
breathe it in & let it out
Recently I felt the loneliness of never being truly and completely loved, followed by a longing for who I wish I was, and a love so consuming… Read more “breathe it in & let it out”
braving the unknown: blending culture
I’ve been reading Sherman Alexie’s memoir You don’t have to Say You Love Me. He shares such beautiful and raw poetry and prose on grief, injustice, racism…… Read more “braving the unknown: blending culture”
orphans
I am a mom. It’s hard for me to use the word “mom;” there’s just so much baggage. Real Moms don’t insist their children satisfy them. Real… Read more “orphans”
I need men
Men and women: both are an important part of our story. We need the unique strength from both genders. I need women to lead me into what’s… Read more “I need men”
quit telling the poor to get a job
Hey Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Our town is in a mess. It’s the poor. The poor are everywhere. There’s also a church on every corner.… Read more “quit telling the poor to get a job”
who invented the requirement: daily quiet time
Okay, it’s finally time to pick on the Daily Quiet Time. Does anyone know where this requirement came from? Did the origin of that discipline get covered… Read more “who invented the requirement: daily quiet time”
why politics fail women
I am a woman. This means different things to different people. I love being a woman. I believe strongly in the equality of all. I hate labels.… Read more “why politics fail women”
instant good time
Grab some travel companions, a small table with a lit candle, some wine, a few cigarettes if you can, search for the song “Where the Skies are… Read more “instant good time”
