"Nothing you do is in vain"
My older brother’s sister-in-law has been doing international relief work for almost as long as I’ve known her. She was so helpful and wise, at… Read More »"Nothing you do is in vain"
My older brother’s sister-in-law has been doing international relief work for almost as long as I’ve known her. She was so helpful and wise, at… Read More »"Nothing you do is in vain"
Dear Reader … I’m a Yank. It’s true. I may have sparkly blonde hair, find it easy to talk to strangers, and not assume that… Read More »Reverse culture shock, transcontinental style
I’m working on clearing out all the needless stuff from my boat. This includes unfinished projects, equipment for work I can no longer do, things… Read More »How moving
I have logical and philosophical objections to certain words used to describe me or what I do. I don’t expect anyone to change the way… Read More »Words, words, and words, with a poetry chaser
My 37th birthday happened at a fraught time (no, really?) but I planned ahead: 4 friends and I, tiny Brazilian restaurant, pitcher of mojitos. No… Read More »A gift that keeps on giving
As I rebuilt my posture this morning per usual, I remembered a conversation I had in my 30’s with my Shaolin teacher. I was sorting… Read More »Because things change anyway
Executive decisions are made in the forebrain. The information that goes into them comes from the sensory cortex (nearby) and the hypothalamus (back in the… Read More »Dopamine, poverty, and pain: the lighter side
I must remember to inhale. It’s too normal to go about with my whole core clenched. It’s very tiring, and I’m generally tired enough, thank… Read More »Inspiration and vacation
A balance has two ends: when one goes up, the other goes down. As a metaphor for living, it lacks dimension. Homeostasis is better. It… Read More »Balancing act: homeostasis and words I live by
My teeth were crumbling. I thought that was churlish of them, especially since I was moving at the time and had quite enough going on.… Read More »Chalk boored: cortisol and dentition