A Story of Our Time

Today’s “LongerView, “The Other Side of the Wall,” takes me to middle ground, thanks to my wise neighbor, Grace. It’s not world-changing, this story, but it is one of our time.

The post is a bit darker than most but there is a sliver of light, albeit a thin one. These are dark days, uneasy for everyone. So, have a seat on the swinging bench. The world will wait that long.

Aim for Even posts offer equanimity a dose at a time. No day or dose is ever the same, even if the aim is. You may read about the origins of Aim for Even here or on this site’s About page.

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Rest, Part I: The Flood Outside My Door

It was just Sunday noon and the excited voices outside my apartment followed by a sharp rap on each door meant emergency. Out of dread rather than curiosity, I opened my door. Without taking a step into the hallway, I leaned left and looked to the sitting area across from the elevator where the two […]

Warts and All, Democracy Is Worth the Vote

So, I gathered a few quotes about voting—well, to me they are representative of the importance of voting—certainly, they are not meant to inspire for as Jack London said, “you can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” 🇺🇸 Begin by avoiding harm. —Myozen Much of the time, living in […]

Wet or Dry, the Dish Is the Work

I felt as if I were joining up with the past tense as my father slipped slowly through the veil of the present. We were 2000 miles apart in that moment, both of us asleep only to awaken in different dimensions. My version of Edward Lorenz’ chaos theory, I guess, where my being asleep meant […]

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