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Fortunate Sons– An Interview With Filmmakers John Manulis and Peter Jones
As a child of the 60s and 70s with hippie sensibilities, I was fascinated by anything related to peace and was appalled by the workings of war and violence. I watched reports about the Viet Nam War,...
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Sleep Deprived in Dublin, PA
I am really struggling, folks. I do everything I can to exhibit kindness, to help heal the world, even while I feel angry that these cruel and, in some cases, criminal acts are taking place. In my...
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Since When Was Superman NOT Woke?
Usually, I wait until the opening weekend hubbub of a newly released blockbuster film has died down to join the throng in the theater. In this case, I made an exception for the new Superman movie. I...
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We Contain Multitudes
SPOILER ALERT if you haven’t yet seen the phenomenal film! On a rare break between clients on a heretofore normal Wednesday afternoon, I took myself to the County Theater in Doylestown, PA. It is a...
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How a Conflict Avoider Became a Conflict Resolver
I am honored to have known Barbara Simmons for several decades. I can’t place the exact circumstances of our meeting, but it was likely through a local interfaith community called Pebble Hill...
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Getting Into ‘Good Trouble’ Since the 1970s
I decided that my next sign for an upcoming protest will read GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE SINCE THE 1970s. It will also have a peace sign on it. I marched for the ERA, No Nukes, the environment, peace,...
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The Signs of Our Times
On June 14th, I joined those who love our country at one of 2000 No Kings events, as we exercised our 1st amendment right to free speech. ‘We the people’ showed up, stood up and spoke out about our...
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Cosmic Coincidence
Each morning, after waking up, I set an intention to have an amazing day and connect with extraordinary people. I have been engaged in that practice for years. Each day, it works. I don’t know where or...
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The Trip of a Lifetime: Seven Years Later
Seven years ago, I was in a lush, green land, filled with fun-loving people, friendly animals, music, culture, exquisitely delicious food, spirit and magical adventure around every corner. It had...
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Hey There Fella
There are moments when an inspiration hits and you have no choice but to respond to it. This occurred for me last week when I saw a social media post by local multi-faceted creative soul named Joe...
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‘Together, We Rise! – Defying Fear, Embracing Hope’
I spent a few hours on Saturday 5/17/2025 strolling the streets of New Hope, PA offering FREE MOM HUGS to willing recipients. The occasion was Pridefest 2025 and as I was heading there, I prayed that...
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Magic to Do
When I was in High School, a musical danced before me that invited singing and dancing along, as I entered a world with colorful costumes, body stretching, leaping and spinning dance numbers and the...
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How Many Good People Are There in the World?
In Chicago, a warmhearted woman named Carol CC Miller wanted to embrace the world, so she created Global Free Hugs Weekend, in 2008, to be held on the first Saturday and Sunday in May. I jumped on...
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Supporting Returning Citizens As They Transition From Incarceration to Freedom
I have long believed that people come into our lives ‘by divine design.’ We are busy doing our thing from our corners of the globe, oblivious of the specifics of others who are doing the same thing...
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Why I Show Up, Stand Up and Speak Out
On April 19th, I joined members of my community in Doylestown, PA for yet another round of protests in the face of mounting fear about the impact of the actions already taken by this administration...
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Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life With Lessons From Mine
If you could go back in time and ask your 18-year-old self for guidance that I call, ‘what I wish I knew when I was you,’ wisdom, what would you inquire about and what responses might you receive?...
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Meeting the Moment
I was speaking with my friend Fran this morning about the big event that is happening today all over the country. Hands Off National Day of Action is a grassroots, peaceful protest that is a clear...
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Staring Into Space
I am sitting at my dining room table as I am writing this piece. Music is issuing forth from my phone; my favorite radio station WXPN is broadcasting a song by Icelandic artist Bjork called Like...
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I Love My Country
I love my country, so of course, I want equity for all. I love my country, so of course, I speak up for those who have no voice. I love my country, so of course, I want everyone to be fed, sheltered,...
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Everyone Is Welcome Here
In an Idaho classroom, two signs have hung that let students know that who they are matters and they can bring all of who they are into the classroom. One has a simple four word message “Everyone is...
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