Aung San Suu Kyi “I was informed today that my dear wife Suu has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize … It is my earnest hope and prayer that the Peace Prize will somehow lead to what she has always strived for – a process of dialogue aimed at achieving lasting peace in her...
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The 1% “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Several years ago, National Geographic Magazine published a story about the bombing of London, during World War II. Of the many striking images, nothing was more eerie and yet inspiring...
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A Personal Journey A few nights ago, my Mother had a heart attack. She is doing better, though still dealing with a wide array of health issues. This afternoon, sitting in her room, watching her sleep, I called my very dear friend Shahnaz. Every time we speak, though separated by thousands of miles, it...
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Perhaps I Should Buy a Purple Bathing Suit? I am turning 50, which I can hardly believe. Aging is not fun, I do not yet hate my neck, (http://thatisallfornow.com/?p=3610) though I imagine that is coming, but I do hate that in the last few months glasses have become mandatory, if I want to order...
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The People’s Business “It’s not the person who wants to arrive at the top; it’s the person who is ready to move ahead. Not to woo, but to move forward. And I think this is also why you are more popular or not. If people think that you serve a cause, they love...
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Bay View Part III Elisabeth walked over to the wall, and looked at the painting already hanging. This time, she did not look at the bay, bridge, orSan Franciscoskyline. Instead, she focused on the people, in the painting. At first, she thought she might be imagining things, but then realized that the...
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“Smuckers Buys Bustelo” The first thing I noticed, when we walked into Bruno’s, was the long, dark bar which stood in front of a classic Italian looking, espresso machine. Thanks to Chris and Sharon, we have finally had a perfect cup of coffee, in Cleveland, Ohio. Days later, Kate and I are still talking...
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What Has Happened to America? It is not without cause that so many songwriters have immortalized California’s Ventura Highway, the 101, in verse. There is something about driving down the101 with the windows rolled down, and the music turned up a bit higher than normal, which defies words. The rushing wind, hot sunshine, smells...
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BAY VIEW The small store front café stood on the corner of Bridgeway and Princess Road. Sunlight streamed in through the large window glass, illuminating the otherwise sleeping room. To the side, there was a bar which ran the length of the room. Bronze stools, with burgundy, leather seats stood permanently bolted to...
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Men of Faith “Even though Times Square Church was miles away from my Tennessee church — in more ways than geographically — I felt at home there, in my red velvet seat, sitting in the sometimes uncomfortable presence of God. I closed my eyes during “Amazing Grace,” heard people all around me singing in...
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