This is dedicated to my sister Amy who gives and gives and gives. Some people appreciate it; some don’t. But she keeps giving anyway. Worse, she’s misunderstood. A lot. And that makes my heart hurt. This story reminded me of you, Ames! I love you. [Post image: Amy with one of our beagles, September 2009]
Anne Rice
I read Anne Rice’s recent renunciation of Christianity, and I thought, “I’m SO there.” And then I read all the inane and cruel comments below the news article, and my heart sank. Really, people? This is what you say to someone who is telling her truth? [Playing devil’s advocate here: do you think anyone wants […]
We Are All Kin in the Desert
Good morning, my sweet readers. I’m in the middle of a lovely week with my mother. We’ve had the best conversations, and now, it’s raining outside (a slight drizzle), so we’re both holed up–reading, writing–just for a couple of hours or so. I give this poem to you today. For the Sake of Strangers Dorianne […]
A Compassionate Life
Quotes from Field Notes on the Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness by Marc Ian Barasch–a book which takes a look at empathy, altruism, and compassion from all walks of life. If one completes the journey to one’s own heart, one will find oneself in the heart of everyone else. –Father Thomas […]
To Be Remembered
College was a stressful, lonely time for me, mainly because of financial worries. I never knew if I would have enough money to cover the next quarter’s payments…or rent…or food. In fact, I was on the UCLA crew team (the rowing team, for those of you not familiar with that term), which consisted of three- […]