Death & dying

“Let’s see what you’re made of.”

April 6, 2010

The exhibit starts in a bright red antechamber. In the background is a faint throbbing noise, an incessant heartbeat. I see two dozen large red barrels bathed in red light, which represent the amount of blood my heart is going to pump today — 1800 gallons at a pace of about 3 ounces per beat. [...]

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Answer me this

August 29, 2009

What do you think happens after a person dies? (I’m not asking for any particular reason. It’s just that I find myself wondering about stuff while driving or showering, and my next thought is: what do my friends think about this? So I’m asking.) .

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Perfect Moment Monday: I am not

July 27, 2009

Perfect Moment Monday is about noticing a perfect moment rather than about creating one. Perfect moments can be momentous or ordinary or somewhere in between. We gather here once a week to engage in mindfulness about something that is right with our world. Everyone is welcome to join. Details on how to participate are at [...]

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Perfect Moment Monday: The Upwelling

September 8, 2008

Back home again after the events of the past week. First, for those of you wondering, Gino is doing well. He has been an incredible support this week to those who need it most. Second, here is a Perfect Moment from this sorrowful week. “Perfect” for me today is synonymous with”overflowing,” for that is what [...]

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Dots and circles

September 5, 2008

We have traveled to be with loved ones. I am sorry for talking around the situation. I feel comfortable writing about my experiences of what’s going on, but it feels wrong to tell the full story because it belongs more to others. A BIG thanks for your outpouring of support, love, light, prayers and warm [...]

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Here yesterday, gone today

September 4, 2008

I went to bed last night with one reality and woke up this morning with another. I’m not exactly sure at what moment it changed. Was I sleeping soundly? Was it one of the times I was awake, looking at the clock for an unknown reason? I have this need to know the moment, even [...]

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