When someone calls us names that make us upset, are we upset because part of us “believes” in what they say? If someone calls me … Read more
I was a child tonight
I sat in the back row.
This was a religious event. A celebration of the divine. A celebration of life and love. I didn’t understand … Read more
… winnowed me out
I flap my wings, strong
and pierce the storm
I flap my fins, fast
and plunge to depths
but I flapped my tongue, loose
and … Read more
Should I tear my muscles to fulfill a commitment?
Several weeks ago, I made myself a commitment to “blog daily badly”. I’ve been actually pretty good at keeping to that and writing a blog … Read more
Strength in truth
Isn’t it easy to lie?
Friends lie to each other. Parents lie to their children. Lovers lie to each other. Governments lie to their people.… Read more
So I’m masculine, a jock and a bit dumb?
I love blockbuster action movies. I can watch them over and over again. My home library is filled with Star Wars, Star Trek, Matrix, Transformers, … Read more
Why more?
Many years ago, on my first trip to Santa Barbara wine region (Santa Ynez valley, California), I discovered Burgundy wine for the first time. And … Read more
To be inspired… Head to the city of love
There is no better way to really feel and experience Paris than on a bicycle. And the only time to do it without getting run … Read more
Mussels, lace and “chocolat”
What do mussels, lace and chocolate have in common? Can you guess?
I ate a lot of the first one cooked in white wine, saw … Read more
The space between
Is it just the notes with their durations and volume that make a piece of music? Of course not. In my opinion, the space between … Read more
