by Peter Loewer It was about 11 in the morning when the Breadman came into the general store and tripping over the Shoe-man—who had spread his catalogs with abandon over…
The Necessity of Kindness
by Bill Walz “I believe that every human being has an innate desire for happiness and does not want to suffer. I also believe that the very purpose of life…
Good Works For Good Causes
The Spirit of Giving Can Be Collaborative by Greg Vineyard I’ve written from time to time about “the art of charitable giving” because our area’s abundant creative talent dovetails well…
Spinning Discs September 2012
by James Cassara As summer winds down I am going to tackle a few discs that have, due largely to the flood of music sent my way, been skipped over….
What Was My Doctor Thinking!?
by Max Hammonds, MD Clarice, good to see you again. Welcome back.” Dr. Wilson pulled up his roll-around stool to the edge of the exam table and patted Clarice’s hand….
National Trends
by Peter Loewer As Mrs. Storekeep sprinkled sawdust on the old wooden floors in preparation for the morning’s sweep-up, she inadvertently — it would seem — dropped a bit of…
On Being Nobody
by Bill Walz With no-mind, blossoms invite the butterfly; With no-mind, the butterfly visits the blossoms. When the flower blooms, the butterfly comes; When the butterfly comes, the flower blooms….
Art Collecting 101
Some Thoughts On Bringing Home What You Want by Greg Vineyard Collecting art can be a rewarding aspect of creating a happy home (or office) environment, especially in Western North…
Music Reviews – August 2012
by James Cassara Welcome back to another go round at sharing some of my favorite recent discs; I am again sworn to cover as much music as possible while keeping…