What is Mercy? I’m not sure if I’m qualified to be talking about the topic of mercy. I don’t know any more how to be speaking of mercy, or what being merciful looks like or what dreaming of a merciful life or society is. Recognizing the presence of mercy is … Read More
Alexis Wright, an aboriginal writer from Australia, writes about the end of the world being a reoccurring event that has happened over and over again. Just look at the many layers in the Grand Canyon. She also writes that for centuries, the end of indigenous people around the world has … Read More
I wish you could have met my Grandpa Jack. He was one of the most loving and kind men I ever met in my life. He radiated goodwill, the purest love and was generous of heart. No one really ever knew he was shot in the leg on the beaches … Read More
Why did you move to Thailand? That is the $1,000,000 question. I get asked more times than I can remember. There are a bunch of reasons I will talk about here. Everyone has their own opinions about why they leave their own country and why they prefer another. I can … Read More
I have experienced 25 years immersed in bureaucratic, union based, government funded, non- profit, community college, workplace institution. Bringing out my deepest vocational purpose calling from within me, along with much intellectual knowledge and trade skills to the table. Mustering all the hope for depths of commitment between myself and … Read More
PWM – BOS – DOH – BKK – CNX I popped for the exit aisle seats for the 19 hours of airtime for the perceived idea of more comfort. Decided to splurge(?) on the third piece of luggage to fit in a little more of a lifetime’s worth of accumulations. … Read More
Historic 5-years It’s been 5 years since I returned back to the USA from my sabbatical in Asia. That was when I became a stranger in my own country. Where I could not relate to my countries values and my belongings in the same way. My personal values changed. It’s … Read More
This is one of the big questions occupying much mind space and time in my contemplations. With my father’s passing, a 25 year teaching career, and a new chapter beginning these questions remain active. What I considered a good life 10 or even 20 years ago is different from what … Read More
I have gotten used to traveling by the seat of my pants. With little itinerary and only a couple weeks planned out. It gives me a chance to settle into a place and go with the flow and follow anything that the universe might put in front of me. I … Read More
There has been something I have been noticing in my journey through Thailand once again. I am being reminded of the 3 stages of relationship that I learned from David Deida. The retreats I have attended by him and that he writes in his book “Intimate Communion” are alive and … Read More