Category: Community
The tangled web of life
An introduction The recent crisis in Israel and Palestine hits at the heart of a recent article that I have been writing these past few weeks for publication. The magical web of technology, media and social media is at the heart of the planning of this conflict as well the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. […]
The breaking of a new dawn
After a recent trip into space William Shatner described his experience and feelings: …. but when I looked in the opposite direction (of earth) into space there was no mystery, no majestic awe to behold…all I saw was death. I saw a cold, dark, emptiness. It was unlike any blackness you can see or feel […]
Challenge of Change – an era ends
(Even children in a very poor country want to help and know how.) I began to write this article about transitions but after some work realized that I was writing about the end of an era, which is different in that it involves many transitions plus the introduction of several new generations of people. The […]
Time – for caring, sharing, and love
Christmas and the magic of family - caring, sharing and giving.
An Update and a request
I also have learned over time that most places have different needs and require distinct kinds of support, care, and comfort. During my first stint in Gambia as a UN volunteer realized that I had to take a different approach to my work by assisting local people in one of the world’s poorest countries by […]
When love dies
(Picture: Emrana who recently arrived into this world deserves a life, filled with love, opportunity, and security – like all other children – why cant it be?) At times, many things come together to cause you to contemplate your work, your life and your very being. That is the way my life appears to unfold […]