How do we speak the truth in love instead of merely being in love with ourselves and hoping others will love us too?
narcissism is not new
what’s for lunch?
Katie was away today so I made myself a sandwich for lunch. Sort of. Actually I make lettuce wraps these days, since it helps control my blood sugar. But I have reoccurring fantasies about my favorite sandwiches. I've been thinking about this because I saw a banner at Meijer’s yesterday that says “it’s not just… Continue reading what’s for lunch?
clean, well-lighted prose
You can see what Hemingway wanted but never had: a clean, well-lighted place where the shadows are held at bay. Add an unhurried and sympathetic waiter and perhaps your nothingness will disappear.
celebrating a son-in-law
My son-in-law and I disagree on some very important things, although I have forgiven him for breaking my toe, dropping my daughter’s hope chest on it. But I have learned to love him.
congratulations Casey?
There are innocent people in jail, and there are even more guilty ones on the street. But in the end we are all at least partially protected by the system from capricious power and emotional judgments.
the daysman 