Monthly Archives: April 2013

Life’s Illusions

I’ve been thinking about safety lately.  In my post recently about rape, I recounted that one in three women will be assaulted/raped in their lifetimes.  You can’t know that and feel safe. And yet, when I’m alone and locked inside … Continue reading

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The Monsters Among Us

We live in an irony rich world. Former FBI profilers have made a nice living writing about the serial killer(s) they chased and television has certainly exploited our fascination for these sociopaths that kill. Then there are the people who … Continue reading

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Leaves of Autumn

“John Muir said it:  Most people live on the world and not in it.” –        Doc Hollywood When was the last time you really looked at the trees wherever you live? I like being in nature, I like trees and … Continue reading

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All the News?

The duty of a citizen is to be informed, so I’ve always been told.   I was diligent about it; for most of my adult life, besides reading books, newspapers and magazines were also around. Like everything else in my life, … Continue reading

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