A Reflection on Ageism
I am seriously thinking about lying about my age. Of course it’s impossible. The internet has my age engraved in perpetuity. I...
Cultural Reconnection
I am African not because I was born in Africa; but because Africa was born in me. This quote by Ghana’s first...
Where in the World are Debbie and Michael Campbell?
Where is home? For Debbie and Michael Campbell, the answer is everywhere—at least for now, almost five years into their...
My 3rd Act – A Chance Encounter Leads to Global Teamwork
When you reach a certain age, you have two choices when you’re asked how you wound up where you are in your life. You can...
When Giving Becomes a Gift
The holiday season is on the horizon—a time of giving and receiving gifts. What better delight than seeing a friend’s...
Dirty Old Women
I stopped reading erotic stories about 20 years ago, when I thought the only sources were magazines written by men, for men....
The Power of Unexpected Gratitude
If you’ve watched comedian Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s The Tonight Show, pen in hand at his desk with notecards, theme music...
The Art of Compassionate Listening: Seeding Peace in Difficult Times
After the last election, I almost lost a good friend. I know I am not alone in this experience, as family connections and...
My Third Act – Paddle Pilgrim
“Are you retired?” That question was coming with annoying frequency. Did I look so old? Was it an invitation...
Reflections on MY Climate Change
In trying to bring the enormity of climate change into focus, I look to the garden. It’s spring as I write this, as colorful...
