The Plays are the Thing

We’d heard about this village often,  since coming to Pittsburgh six years ago. It’s about a four hour drive away, depending on how long the border officials take to examine your passport. But a few weeks ago, we experienced for ourselves...

My Iowa

It’s that time when the national press gathers in Iowa. Their early primaries attract politicians who set up tents, give speeches beside bales of hay and American flags, barbeque meat (and one another), and hand out flyers, home-made preserves and lots and lots of...

Going The Speed of the Body

On many mornings in the last few years, I’ve experienced the luxury of waking up when my body feels ready. On those mornings, instead of being jarred awake by the alarm clock, jumping out of bed and into the shower, and sailing out the door with my breakfast still in...

New Birthday Rituals

My birthday last week turned out to be a communal event. I‘m taking back all those critical comments I’ve made about 21st century technology, especially about social media. After all the good wishes I got from “friends,” I’m thankful Facebook and other systems like it...

TOUGH INTO TRIUMPH

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