I love art for the way it helps heals us after tragedy. When the sheer facts are overwhelming, creative avenues may open up to keep us from despair. Ten years ago when I was on the bus in Manhattan on my way to work, the unthinkable happened here. And in the aftermath, I was among those rushing … Continue reading Art Healing Tragedy; Reflections from NYC
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Water, Clean Water, the Ultimate Gift
Clean water is a gift, a treasure, and maybe it is the ultimate gift. I love water. I drink a lot of it. When I write, my little dogs are usually close by up on the furniture or in my lap, and sometimes they ask for water. They have a way of panting that's like a whistle, … Continue reading Water, Clean Water, the Ultimate Gift