The Fall of Kabul

As I watch the fall of Kabul, I am reminded of the fall of Saigon and the people I have known over the years who got out on the last flights and how it scared them. I think of the people I have known who escaped after the fall of Read more

By Karin, ago

In Limbo

I have a very close friend, an honorary brother, who has been in ICU for 109 days as of today. For the last 2 1/2 months he has been on a ventilator. I am his health care power of attorney.  This ordeal is torture but as long as he wants Read more

By Karin, ago

Rainbow Gathering(s) 2021

This year is shaping up to be multiple smaller gatherings and/or camp outs over the July 4th prayer for world peace. Some of these gatherings will have an emphasis on COVID-19 safety protocols, others perhaps not so much. Many people may chose not to gather. The idea is not to Read more

By Karin, ago

Pandemic as meditation

I think of the pandemic as one long meditation. I am an irregular practitioner myself but the pandemic has forced myself and my own thoughts upon me. It has forced me to sit or walk quietly with my life as I have lived it in contrast to the life I Read more

By Karin, ago