THE SHOCK OF MY LIFE
This past Wednesday I was on my back in the Berkeley Medical Center Cath Lab, plugged in for the shock of my life.
MY GAY FRIEND LOVES EASTER
I loved church. Church felt like home. And then I discovered I was gay.
THE RESURRECTION OF PERSEPHONE
Persephone, beloved daughter of Zeus. has arisen. Her mother, Demeter, goddess of grain, lifts her curse from the soil. Earth blossoms.
IS JESUS COMING BACK?
Is Jesus coming back? The answer I once gave is not the answer I give now.
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
I drive my 14-year-old twin granddaughters to school most mornings. They sit in the back seat. I say something. And wait for a reply. Nothing.
BE THE BEST LOVER
Florence was worrying herself to death. Worry ate at her like termites.
BIRDS ARE BUDDHISTS
I let the cat out this morning. She never bolts out the door. She ponders the risk.
GIVING UP LENT
I’m not giving up anything. I’m not taking on anything. I’m happy with the way I am. It took a lot of years and a lot of effort to reach this point.
THE MARCH OF FOLLY
Russians and Ukrainians are killing each other by the thousands. Putin has his reasons. Every fool does. Zelensky has his reasons. Every victim does.
JESUS AT THE SUPER BOWL
Two Super Bowl ads were deemed offensive to many, including to AOC.
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SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER
I reached a personal milestone yesterday. Alas, there were no fireworks and no parades.
O JOGO BONITO
Soccer is a beautiful game, my sons told me years ago. I couldn’t see what they saw, but I’m beginning to.
BEYOND REASON
I'm a soccer fan but not a fanatic. Alas, the game releases the inner barbarian.
BORN ON THE 5TH OF JULY
Today is my birthday. I was born in 1947. Let's hear if for the boomers!