Category: Disability
-
Shamans: Joyfully Singing in the Coal Mine
Yet another hot and humid day. As the it progressed the promise of rain became a mere threat, then receded even further. The garden is thirsty; everyone and everything sweats. Jennie has to fill the bird bath frequently and it is heavily and happily used by large flocks. Hot and humid conditions are difficult for…
-
This “I”
A lovely late spring day, bright and cheerful. We’ve come to that time in spring when we need moisture. The trees and other plants have leafed out, dramatically increasing the transport of moisture from the soil. It has also been rather windy which contributes to the drying of the soil, and the risk of wildfires…
-
Mystery: An Antidote to Totalizing Ideas
A chilly, wet day. The river has overflowed its banks and filled the floodplain. Friday I attended a professional ethics conference focused on diversity. As is too often the case at such conferences, diversity was broadly defined and rigidly illustrated, essentially leaving out disability and Native America. It did not help my mood that although…
-
Surprised By Beauty
Our lengthy January thaw continues. It is a relief to be warm, to catch a glimpse of sun, and to walk safely, if carefully, across parking lots. Speaking of thaws, yesterday I was reminded that every now and then beauty intrudes, catching our attention in the most mundane of locations. We were grocery shopping when,…
You must be logged in to post a comment.