poetry, photography and reflections on life, aging, and dharma
we learned a couple of days ago that a young man (mid 20’s) who went to school with my two sons recently took his own life. I know of two other cases here in our little town of young men about the same age choosing the same sad end. beyond that, I know of maybe … Read more
as the first clouds of the coming storm ride up and over the mountains, catching and casting the gold of the late day sun, while in the valleys arrayed to the east deep cloud-shadows slide up and over and around, caressing the long curves of her hills, then fall away, smoothly like the silk of … Read more
A while ago I talked about the thousand small decisions that make up the guts of any commitment– after the rush of initial enthusiasm, the essential drudgery of sustained action (carrying water, chopping wood.) Today I want to speak to two old friends of mine that come up once you’re committed – I call them … Read more