Altars of memory
I am writing this post on November 1, All Saints Day, a holiday observed by most Christian denominations, part of a multi-day celebration that includes … Read more
How to live
Riding the bus
Step right up folks. There is plenty of room, so move to the rear and take a seat. The fare is free, and I promise … Read more
Death riding shotgun
For my 40th birthday, many years ago, a good friend gave me a card. On the front was an image of the Grim Reaper holding … Read more
80-1000-4000: Playing the numbers
Although I have little interest in the Bible, I know that the book of Psalms notes that our days are numbered. In thinking about that … Read more
Laughing at myself
Recently, I read about a musician who inscribed this Chinese saying on one of his instruments: “Of all the ways to laugh, the best one … Read more
All the time we need
A friend told me the story of an acquaintance who had hired a Navajo guide to take him by horseback to a remote part of … Read more
A freethinker’s look at two famous journeys
This essay appeared on the Faith page of the Tucson Daily Star on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The URL to it is below. Travel stories … Read more