invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul. … [Read more]

ruminating

I’ve had several thoughts cross my mind lately that I wanted to write or share about and then I stop; thinking it may not be appropriate. Maybe I don’t want to … [Read more]

Day 3 - Leh, India

Another email from my trip.

I am in Leh, India now. It is our second day here and the owner of
our guest house, Lha-Ri-Sa, has brought us to an internet place. He has been
incredibly helpful from sending an extra kerosene space heater … [Read more]

Day 2 - Mumbai, India

More from my emails home during my trip to India… … [Read more]

Day 1 - Mumbai, India

I just went to India and wrote home about it in a few emails over my trip. So, between the emails I sent and the notes in my journal, I’m going to repost it here. Though it sounds like I’m in the present doing these things, it all started about 2 weeks ago from today. … [Read more]

bite-size ideas for light-green living

I would say that I do many eco-friendly things in my life, but I know that I hardly scratch the surface of what is possible. My family has been composting as long as I can remember. It feels strange … [Read more]

it is what it is

Lately I’ve been driving around and noticing new cars on the road. I’ll be driving along and see what I think is a new car. It takes me all of 5 seconds to realize that … [Read more]

what really matters?

American Refugee Committee (ARC) is running a campaign this December called “What really matters?” Each week there is a giving challenge, but related to … [Read more]

’tis the season to be

This morning when I woke up, rolled over and turned on the Minnesota Public Radio station, it told me that it was 10 degrees (F) outside. Fortunately, my bed is toasty underneath the down comforter. The high today is supposed to be … [Read more]

pests

The boxelder bugs used to be on the outside of our office building windows. Now they are on the inside. … [Read more]