Journalists this week didn

I went to a university in a state that was populated by mostly Italian Americans and Jewish Americans. I myself come from a WASP background, so was delighted to be immersed in the abundance of life surrounding me in those college years. Of course, I made many friends, of both persuasions, and loved every second of our times together.   Read more...

Is anybody else dismayed at the United States Senate and their voted censure of MoveOn.org

Japanese are known to be workaholics, but they also know how to maintain a balance in life. One way is by an abundance of national holidays. In fact, there is at least one every month. These special days allow for honoring something of value, and also for much needed rest. In September every year there is

There is no greater disaster
Than enemy-making
For then you lose your treasure,
your peace.

Tao Te Ching, 69

The Tao Te Ching fascinates me. I have four translations of it in my library. Each of them takes today

Four months back, I created my own job description and called myself an

The long-awaited report from General David Petraeus on the ground in Iraq is due in the U.S. capital this week. Does anyone else hear his name as Betray Us?

I don

With the heat of the approaching summer comes an array of d

With the internet has come an enormous amount of possibilities. We can find a huge amount of information, we can connect to people with specific interests and knowledge from around the world, we can express ourselves (virtually for free) on our personal blogs and be read in every corner of the world, we are offered numerous services for free or at almost no cost which used to be expensive and there are many other great solutions that the internet offers.   Read more...

Peacemakers come in as many varieties as there are people. On this holiday weekend, I decided to have a look at how different signs go about making peace. Try this.   Read more...