The View from a Drawbridge

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  • The Choctaw/Irish Bond: Generosity and Compassion in the Face of Greed and Betrayal

    They set an example for all of us.

  • “I’m So Glad You Were Born”

    Each life is like a stone that’s thrown into a universal pond.

  • A Birthday Renewal

    Three cheers for another year!

  • Showing Up

    “Nobody ever comes to visit me. Thank you so much.”

  • Zero Shopping Days for Christmas

    We keep Christmas in our own special way.

  • The Gifts We Give Ourselves

    We are capable of giving ourselves many gifts, indeed.

  • Musings on Gratitude

    I’ve written a great deal about gratitude.

  • Live Your Dash

    I was completely befuddled when I heard that expression for the first time the other day. But once it was explained to me, it immediately became part of my personal philosophical handbook. We should all live our dashes. Imagine your tombstone. It will include the date you were born, a dash, and the date you…

  • What Makes You So Special?

    In some cultures, humility is prized over self-esteem. I get that. In crowded or isolated places, getting along with others is more of a survival skill than feeling good about yourself will ever be. But it breaks my heart to see how many people walk this earth without knowing just how special they are. Yeah.…

  • Unexpected Rainbows

    The other morning, I went into the kitchen to fix some breakfast for me and my dog, and the entire room was full of rainbows. It didn’t last long, and no, I wasn’t hallucinating. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Diamond-like drops of water were hanging down from…