by Max Hammonds, MD Tom and Alice had a backyard barbecue on the 4th of July. They invited their neighbors, Bob and Nadine and George and Beth to join them….
Take a Try at Spelling
by Peter Loewer Boy,” asked the breadman as he entered the general store with an armload of hard rolls and family-sized loaves of whole wheat, “have you guys been following…
Entering Into Stillness
by Bill Walz “Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is – no matter what form it takes – you are still, you are at peace.” ~ Eckhart Tolle…
The Simplicities of Summer
Musings on the Delightfully Mundane by Greg Vineyard It’s truly summertime. Late nights on the porch, watching fireflies drift up and down with the temperature. Turkey hens and their broods…
Spinning Discs – July 2012
by James Cassara Welcome back to another “one to five stars” go round at sharing some of my favorite recent discs. Given the abundance of releases I am purposefully keeping…
Beware the Epidemiologic Dragon
by Max Hammonds, MD A recent online health service noted: “40% of cancers are due to avoidable life choices… Tobacco causes 23% of [cancer] cases in men and 15.6% of…
Far Too Much Noise
by Peter Loewer Well,” said the curmudgeon as he established himself on the radiator to the left of the General Store’s front door, “I’m here to tell you that I…
Exhaling Into Emptiness
by Bill Walz “Calmness of mind is beyond the end of your exhalation, so if you exhale smoothly, without trying to exhale, you are entering into the complete perfect calmness…
River Arts District Studio Stroll Returns June 9 and 10!
It’s a Synergy Thing by Greg Vineyard Well, it’s that time again. You know, that extra-special event known as STUDIO STROLL, hosted by the River Arts District Artists (RADA). Over…