Sandals and a Stick

Musicians, Poets, and Actors

Is it possible? Do we no longer care about little girls forced to live in shelters as we align ourselves with those who destroyed her home – her country? Is it possible? Do we truly reject any responsibility for the oppression of our own? Is it possible? Can we find a way to follow the Jesus that I read about? And so, I pray.

I Didn’t Know, a Confession, and a Way Forward

My confession. I began writing this piece for publication on Sunday, February 9. But I realized it came from a place of darkness. It was tabled for possible future use, and for the first time in a decade, I failed to upload a weekly article. After nearly 450 posts, I skipped a week. I considered canceling this part of my life entirely.

Maritime Law

I appreciate the stated wish, "Maybe the whole world should be put to sea." Mr. Dutton reflects a dream for humanity that would mean, even metaphorically, that we come to the aid of ships that are sinking and people that are drowning.

Running Late

• I want things to be that way everywhere – every day. • I want us to enjoy the company of others, strangers even. • I want to laugh, joke, and commiserate with people I will never see again – but will remember often. • Even when running late, I want to take a moment to enjoy opportunities to interact with open arms and heart, leaving any differences irrelevant to the time spent. Do you think this is possible?

Hope From Those in School

I saw a younger generation speaking wisdom to the older generation

Always Learning

Given the circumstances of this past week, many Jimmy Carter quotes have been published. When reading this one, I thought of the Sermon on the Mount. I imagined Jesus responding, “But I say to you, until you love and care for every child, there can be no peace in the world nor your heart.”