I woke this Monday morning in a horrible blue funk, dreaming of fire lines approaching a city with a mayor who could or would do nothing, a...

I have been thinking further after yesterday's post about the premature death of our friend and neighbor... I recall a conversation wi...

I was watching the musician David Crosby interviewed by fellow-musician Wynton Marsalis on public television last night and was much impress...

I tried a couple of Tramadol pills last night before bedtime, thinking to ease the neck pain that has persisted despite all efforts to dispe...

Re-reading " Reflections on Silver River " in accordance with my promise to myself, (the link is to my review,) I have worked thro...

Well, somewhat new.  I hope the links at the top are a little more visible and inviting now.  The "Buddhist Connections" now lead ...

I had a question for Ken McLeod about  Reflections on Silver River and he was kind enough to respond.  Here is the full exchange.   ...

This PBS special brought me back to thinking once again about why I have not been able to call myself a Buddhist. Than Geoff (Thanissaro B...