Monthly Archives: March 2009

I once watched  a woman fall two flights of stairs.  She rolled actually and hit her head several times on the grey flecked marble stairs.  As people rushed over to see if she was OK, she actually smiled and said … Continue reading →

The Rothko Chapel I stare at my laptop screen more than I gaze into the eyes of my beloved. I suppose that makes my laptop, in a warped way, next of kin.  It makes sense, then, to be a little more … Continue reading →

This past week, there has been much commentary about President Obama’s and his advisors’ return to optimism.  As I listened to critics debate the verity of  the glass half full conclusion, I experienced flashbacks to the Free Hugs Campaign.   As … Continue reading →

  On Friday, the roads were packed in Chapel Hill with cars headed in all directions for spring break. The sidewalks and crosswalks were filled with pedestrian traffic. There was a feeling of both urgency and relief. As I approached … Continue reading →