This is an old poem that I wrote in 2007. I published it to help a friend who was experiencing a deep level of failure and “falling” in his life. Perhaps you may relate to it and appreciate it also.
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“Light at the End of the Tunnel “ Art by Vic de Chabrier
This post is intended as a Valentine's Day gift for anyone who struggles with disability or hardship in any way. Unfortunately, most people tend to look only at the surface of things, and those with afflictions of one kind or another are often stigmatized and judged. Our culture and media often promote lies, and some famous teachers
I did not make this drawing, though I wish that I had. It was made by my good friend Heather Quaine. The truth is that Heather and I only recently met. I left glowing comments about some of her art pieces, and then asked for permission to write about her work. She then made a short video telling me about her life,
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John Brodie, the man from Brattleboro who ran from a Hinsdale police officer and drowned in the river, was not an anonymous recluse as the article in last Friday’s Reformer implied. John was a brilliant, creative, and deeply spiritual person who lived a rich, full, and courageous life
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A Mother’s Day Tribute for My Mom
I wrote the poem below for my mom, Ellie, in 2007. It captures her spirit and also touches upon the essence of a mother and child relationship. I thought that others would be able to relate to its universal themes. So much about who we are comes out of the foundation that our mothers offered us.