Tag Archives: philosophy

A New Currency of Peace

We have been seeing the wishes for a happy Memorial Day since before it became an official holiday in 1971. It grew out of the more localized traditions of “Decoration Day” which started after the Civil War ended in 1865, when the first national cemeteries were instituted. The comfort configuration of the nation, and humankind,Continue reading “A New Currency of Peace”

The Froth of Comfort

“It’s not a religion, it’s more of a balance between creation and destruction.” Rai was in his loquacious mode, dispensing ideas like a busy ice cream truck owner. “See, humans are very binary – and I don’t mean in the sexual sense for this – in decision making by biological design for survival. But theContinue reading “The Froth of Comfort”

Oval Illusion

The car made the turn onto a service road across from the Treasury Department building and through what looked to be the south lawn and came to stop at a walkway. “Okay, Simone and Rai” Craig was indicating it was time to exit. “Thanks Craig.” Simone said opening the door. Nerves set in for bothContinue reading “Oval Illusion”

330 Million Saviors

“I can’t pay you.” Brian told Rai with measured empathy, his feet half out of his new leather loafers, exposing a fetching pair of burgundy and navy socks. Fashion is a fruit of wealth, and it was always harvest here at the Union League of Philadelphia. “I know.” Rai’s answer came quickly because he alreadyContinue reading “330 Million Saviors”

Insurrection Incarnation

“How bad is it?” She peered through her black, thick-rimmed glasses as she shifted elegantly in the soft leather seat. “Badly” Rai returned matter-of-factly. “You okay?” Simone was as close to a guardian angel as they came. She knew instinctually when people were in pain, distress, or even slightly out of balance, and could timeContinue reading “Insurrection Incarnation”

Death Lessons

To my friends who are children, I say you are experiencing an unveiling. An unveiling, at a distance, of the harsher realities of existence as a biological being on earth. The mysteries we are at the mercy of … the moral judgements we must make: life, death, freedom, economics, the prices of them, the exasperatingContinue reading “Death Lessons”

The Art of Fasting

Fasting conjures up many different impressions in our minds. Religious rituals, political protests, dietary management, and medical purposes are some of the varied reasons people might decide to fast. But in an obese nation of excess food, and not surprisingly, ubiquitous fast food, we don’t really fast well. I am fasting as I write this,Continue reading “The Art of Fasting”