The contrast between homeless people living in makeshift plastic-covered huts in a church parking lot and a recent boom in building expensive apartments for students in Eugene, Oregon prompts the author to reflect on how growing inequity in income and access to the basic necessities of life has reached a morally unacceptable level in America.
Murals, pride and history help prevent graffiti
The act of covering blank walls with murals to deter graffiti isn’t new, but it continues to be a positive move. One such move took place recently in Edmonton (AB, Canada) on the side of a parking garage.
Life As A Human Is Three Years Old!
Time flies! Has it really been three years? On February 1, 2010, we launched Life As A Human. Today, three years later, we celebrate our third birthday.
Living a Guilt-Free Life
We are human beings and we are fallible. We exist not to achieve perfection but to learn, grow and evolve. When the point in time comes that we no longer make mistakes, we will no longer have a purpose for living. In the course of a lifetime the number of mistakes made by each of […]
The Suppression of Male Tears
I was 13 years old. As one of the pallbearers, I stood at the end of the line, watching the casket sliding from the hearse. Suddenly, I felt weak. Grief rushed through me in a way I hadn’t known before. I turned away, just at the time when I should have been reaching up. My uncle turned and screamed something nasty at me. What exactly, I don’t remember. Only that “do your job” was tagged to the end of it. I didn’t forgive him for years for that, even though it was mostly a reaction out of fear that the casket would fall.
Gifts From Hanoi
For Sandra Phinney, a chance meeting in the Temple of Literature in Hanoi turned out to be the highlight of the day!
Zen and the Art of Training A Dog
While the religions and philosophies of the Far East do not teach dog training specifically, there may be much wisdom to be found there for dog trainers. Sometimes the simplest things are the most difficult to master. A clear mind and clear intentions can help.
On My Dad’s upcoming 100th birthday
I’m allowed to brag a bit at this point because my father, Gerry Weiss, is about to turn 100, and if you can’t sound the trumpets then, when can you?
The Dunes, PEI
In Prince Edward Island, travel writer Darcy Rhyno discovers a… well, he ain’t exactly sure, but it might be a gallery and it’s certainly worth visiting.
The Most Annoying Type of Story Conflict
This week’s video talks about a type of conflict that works within the story, but which often causes more annoyance to readers than it’s worth.
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