Revisiting serendipity and presence
During the winter break we revisit a serendipitous encounter from 2018 that I almost missed.
Author: DJB
The books I read in January 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from January 2022.
Time for a winter break
More to Come showcases some good news before taking a winter break to finish a manuscript.
Music brings the light
Acoustic and roots musicians are hitting the road again, bringing light to the winter months.
If everybody did
Jo Ann Stover’s delightful 1960s children’s book speaks to how we should live in community.
The mindfulness of breath and steps
“Your True Home” by Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed last week, contains a lifetime of everyday wisdom.
The intimate and melodic mandolin stylings of John Reischman
John Reischman writes melodic mandolin tunes that have become classics.
History has its eyes on us
By most measures, Biden had a respectable first year. But the fight to save democracy continues.
The past and future of historic houses of worship
Tom Frank’s “Historic Houses of Worship” makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.
The moral potential of surprise
Desmond Tutu: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”
MORE TO COME... 