I AM I am the brightest of mornings, I am the cloudiest of days, I am the silent night altar upon which mankind prays and preys. I am the Olmec and Mayan of times old, recent, and new, I am all civilization’s ruins, and I am the ever-evolving life that Read more…
“Oh, and one more thing, you are not going to like what come’s after America . . . “—-Leonard Cohen The latest developments in the city streets across America shows that racism has expanded under the leadership of Donald Trump and his white nationalist advisor, Stephen Miller. Trump threatens to Read more…
We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes. — Fred Rogers Spiritual freedom Read more…
The Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama had an extended dialogue, which was used to write a book called “Book Of Joy: Lasting Happiness In A Changing World”, which we are currently reading in our book club. My point of view is much more closely aligned with Desmond Tutu’s, Read more…
It is time to take a moment away from the continuous parade of the Trump Emperor and his new clothes spun with the invisible golden threads of his corrupt lawyers and other supporters. We are one, after all, you and I, together we suffer, together exist and forever will recreate Read more…
(Note: This is part one. The story of Ginger is part two of my canine recollection series. The link to it is. https://wp.me/s9SpN1-ginger ) I have always loved the canine species. My father also was an admirer, and dog owner, for all of his life, and he raised me and Read more…
Those Americans who continue to unconsciously and unwaveringly support this abomination of a President show their own shallowness, and appear to have suspended any moral or ethical codes that they may have once lived by. They support the evil in the White House, because they enjoy seeing their own darkness Read more…
Note: my email program notifying subscribers of new posts is failing me. Why did this one get highlighted and sent to you? I have no idea. We are one, after all, you and I, together we suffer, together exist and forever will recreate each other. —-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Let Read more…
NETFLIX SCORES A MASSIVE WINNER. This is the most amazing music history movie that I have ever seen. Jakob Dylan does an admirable job hosting, and playing tribute to many great bands, and legendary musicians. It portrayed the musical heroes of the 1960’s , such as the Beach Boys, the Read more…
Each and every one of us has the capacity to be an oppressor. I want to encourage each and every one of us to interrogate how we might be an oppressor and how we might be able to become liberators for ourselves and for each other. — Laverne Cox The Read more…
I completed my first road race in 15 years today. I was in position number 49, out of 330 participants. No rain, great race, nice people, and an all around well organized and fun 5K event! I ran about five minutes slower than my best times from the last century, Read more…
“It is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted to a Profoundly Sick Society” —Jiddu Krishnamurti Be mindful oh Mankind, of all the painful secrets that we must keep, By sharing with others we may awaken, or by our suffering silence just die asleep —–Bruce Paullin Our nation’s mental Read more…
One of the greatest music influences in my life, Neil Peart, lyricist and drummer for the rock trio RUSH, has died. I attended two Rush concerts in the ’70’s, and loved all of their music. Rush always had a powerful, majestic sound, with intellectually and spiritually vibrant lyrics. This is Read more…
Christmas Message, 2019 (for my one consistent reader, and partner in the sublime, Sharon!) The real meaning of Christmas gets lost in the mythology, and economics of religion and capitalism. Yet, in my own humble way, I now deliver my own understanding of Christmas. There are three “wise men” within Read more…
Yes, there truly is a deep state in the USA, and it is called RUSSIA. Isn’t it heartwarming that the Russian leader and Trump Puppet Master, Putin, can reach out to his special little Pinocchio puppet, Trump? Trump is getting rather long in tooth, and nose, these days, and when Read more…
The Great White Hopeless, Donald Trump. The great white hopeless, the American male, now crippled by despair, anger, hatred, and poor judgement. “oh, and one more thingyou’re not going to likewhat comes after America…”–Leonard Cohen And yet, the heartless, thoughtless, soulless and/or hypnotized humans who blindly follow the Great White Read more…
“It is No Measure of Health to Be Well Adjusted to a Profoundly Sick Society”—Jiddu Krishnamurti Be mindful oh Mankind, of all the painful secrets that we must keep,By sharing with others we may awaken, or by our suffering silence just die asleep—–Bruce Paullin Our nation’s mental health status is Read more…
Iris came into our lives in January of 2001. My sister and a US Forest Service ranger had found her, and her mother, abandoned and wandering through the Clackamas Wilderness area. It is unknown how long they had been lost, though the puppy was near ten months old. Her mother Read more…
Hi Mitch, Happy Birthday, and hello from your third string grandpa. I hope that you are continuing to enjoy life and love at the highest, healthiest levels possible, for a man of your age and inclinations! We won’t be seeing you anytime soon, apparently, so just know that we Read more…
Brian, I am nearly sixty four years old. I have been writing since 2016, with no intention of ever publishing. In 2017, my best friend, who had been in remission from terminal malignant melanoma, was finally able to convince me to join him at the Oregon Health Sciences University Read more…