We made our decision several weeks ago. At that time, the surge in the rate of infections from the coronavirus hadn’t begun. How quickly it changed. Last week, the CDC was clear in its guidance: don’t travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. One of the settings in which the infection spreads… Read More »Thanksgiving 2020
It’s been part of my job for a number of years. It’s one of those “behind-the-scenes” responsibilities most people don’t realize occur in graduate schools. When a doctoral student is proposing a dissertation topic for research in psychology, I review the topic to make sure it’s appropriate for meeting both… Read More »Resiliency, Thriving, and Self-Care
Miami Beach, Florida: For about six years it was my home. Living there always meant that no matter how much work I was doing, I could feel like I was on vacation in just a few minutes. That’s because the beach was just a few minute’s drive from my home.… Read More »Keeping Things in Perspective
I mostly meant it as a joke. But there was a serious side to it. Some responded to the humorous intention. Surprisingly, it proved to elicit thoughtful comments from others. There were even a couple people who sent private messages to explore my off-handed comment further. Here’s what transpired. A… Read More »The Mysteries of Daily Life
Goblins and ghosts; zombies and vampires: as creatures of the night begin to stir, we know that Halloween is upon us. But how could we miss it? My grocery store is surely much like yours: the candy and decorative displays for Halloween have been near the store entrance for weeks!… Read More »The Hallowed Evening
With less than two weeks before election day in the United States, I find it appropriate to re-visit what I wrote shortly after the election in 2016. In four years, most people in the United States are worse than they were before while the top tier is better off. We’ve… Read More »Reflecting on the Election as a Progressive Christian Minister
Autumn 2019: After a week of vacation in South Dakota, I was home for a couple of weeks. I saw a couple of plays, had a few dinners out, and met a friend for drinks one evening. I went on two work-related trips. I hosted two houseguests from different parts… Read More »Changes In A Year
If you ran into him on the street and noticed him, you’re likely to think, “He’s an odd-looking fellow.” While he appears to be in his fifties, I think he’s much younger. He’s about 5’5” tall, wears a hat that’s a bit too large so that it hangs over his… Read More »I Appreciate You
