chasing fear

Fear and I have a dog-and-bone relationship. I'm so grateful I didn't chip that stupid mutt.

writing — because i can

July 2020 will ring in my memory for a while. Not because of COVID-19, protests, elections, or wildfires. On July 7, a video chat announced that I'd lost my job. For the third time in four years, unemployed. My inner liberty bell rang — time to quit trying. The job-loss showed me how deeply Autism* … Continue reading writing — because i can →

destructive self-preservation

What's happened around the bird feeder in my back yard shows a good example of how some people are not so different from squirrels. But maybe I should only speak for myself. A couple little fellas were hell-bent on getting to the birdseed. If the squirrels had just waited for the birds to do their … Continue reading destructive self-preservation →

extrasensory overload

This is the view from my office window this week. Why anyone thinks it's a good idea to plaster a 30-floor tall medieval-knight-type guy with a sword and Bud-Light robes onto an office building 3 blocks from the action is beyond me. I didn't know anyone played football with a sword... sure doesn't sound like … Continue reading extrasensory overload →

special sauce

It's my birthday today… And I feel 57: full of flavor, spunk and honey, despite being almost damn old. I wonder if a slather of heinz would help the ache in these joints… ;D Check out a nice surprise birthday present we're enjoying on Spirit Train Chronicles! Wishing everyone an awesome 2019! (thank you Walmart.com … Continue reading special sauce →

Link To Cheri’s Blog!

Hi Everyone, I just realized that for Cheri Roman's Guest Post "A New Path", the Blog Link took you to her home page instead of her Blog. That is now corrected, and this link works much better! https://thebrassragcnr.wordpress.com/ If you haven't read her article on The Tarot, please have a visit and enjoy!

A New Path

Welcome to the work of Guest Author C.L. Roman! Today she's sharing an article about her experience with the Tarot. (Please note! I've corrected the link below to Cheri's blog, and here it is again in case you missed it when you read her article! https://thebrassragcnr.wordpress.com/ ) A New Path By C.L. Roman I was sixteen … Continue reading A New Path →

joyful color

A simple coloring book that teaches about Enlightenment in a fun way that fits into Western culture? Sure thing! The Steps to Happiness COLORING BOOK brings you just that, and it's now available on Amazon. In 2003 I needed teaching materials for a kids’ Dharma class I was teaching in Atlanta on Sunday mornings. I was also … Continue reading joyful color →

21 steps

...and we're live! In fact, we're so live, we'll be in the Authors' Booth at Pine LakeFest this year. If you're in the Atlanta area, please drop by, say hi to Leslee, and check out the books! 21 Steps to Happiness is now available on Amazon (and in expanded distribution channels)! The series includes 21 … Continue reading 21 steps →