Drunken louts in bars? Road-raging Hummer-drivers? Vitriolic right-wing politicians? They all fear me. I know you might think this is because of my massive pectoral muscles (why thank you) or my angry profane outbursts, which nobody can verify ever having seen but which are the stuff of legends documented in the bark of the mighty…
Continue ReadingMusic can heal at times like this, and here are 10 songs that are both well-suited for this and (for the most part) specifically crafted for that purpose.
Continue ReadingLittle things can have a big impact. Especially in a time of tumult like this, we must remember that each loving, caring or otherwise positive action is fundamental to our personal well-being and that of the world at large.
Continue ReadingWe must evolve past this culture of violence, and I believe we can. This is the only way for any good to come out of the tragedy of children being murdered.
Continue ReadingJust 10 tunes for a Miles Davis list? Wow. Okay, here goes . . .
Continue ReadingTaking on the Herculean task of narrowing the work of John Coltrane to a Top 10 list
Continue ReadingIf you had told me 20 years ago that I would actually get excited about eating cauliflower, I would have been rather skeptical, but it’s now true, at least when cooked this way. This is great as a side dish or (especially with the optional raisins and walnuts) a light main course if served over rice.
Continue ReadingWhat are the issues that make child sexual abuse such a difficult subject to openly discuss? This is an important topic, as an open conversation can profoundly impact children’s vulnerability to abuse.
Continue ReadingThis has become a go-to recipe when Tiana is home/visiting, and as shown in the picture, was specially requested to be made as an appetizer for Ariana’s wedding. If you have the ingredients (miso might require a trip to the health food store if you’re not a hippie like me, though if you make any…
Continue ReadingOn Labor Day weekend I got to have the profound joy of walking Ariana down the aisle as she married a wonderful guy. Meanwhile, 2012 has been a year of upheaval for loved ones unlike anything I’ve ever experienced – people moving great distances, major professional transitions, physical and mental health struggles (including a wave…
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