An oldie-but-goodie from several years ago, inspired by recent family, friend, and social media experiences. "The more things change; the more they stay the same." My considered advice to all those younger than I (I'm 70 at the moment)--after you've had a good look in the mirror and found a way to accept with equanimity… Continue reading Aging Gracefully: The Girl On Your Back
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The Girl On Your Back–2023
There's a post today, July 7, 2023, on Ricochet written by a member from Cambodia. It's a barnburner. It's not on the main feed yet, but those of you who are members (please sign up, if you're not already) can view it now. When (and it's a matter of "when," not "if"), it's promoted to the… Continue reading The Girl On Your Back–2023
The Girl On Your Back
Once upon a time, two Buddhist monks, one young and one old, traveled from their temple in the mountains down to the nearest little town in the foothills of the Himalayas, to beg for alms. As they entered the peaceful valley with rice fields all around, they came to a wide river, by the side… Continue reading The Girl On Your Back