Monthly Archives: June 2015

If you want to see the brave, look at those who can forgive. If you want to see the heroic, look at those who can love in return for hatred. —Bhagavad-Gita We seldom see this kind of heroism, but it … Continue reading →

We mostly think of our little mountain town as a safe place to live. So did a fellow driving a Honda up the curvy hill road the other night. A fellow in a truck tailgated him the whole way, and … Continue reading →

It’s clear that the Islamic State is incredibly successful using the internet and social media to gain recruits. The New York Times explains exactly how it tried to recruit one young American woman: ISIS and the Lonely Young American. Even … Continue reading →

This is Obi (which means “heart” in the Nigerian Igbo language) experiencing his first swim lesson at the Melbourne zoo. Hurrah for babies! They do warm our hearts. June 27  

Glenn and Buzz are two dogs up for adoption, but they’re a package deal. That’s because Glenn, a Jack Russell Terrier, is blind. He gets around with the help of Buzz, a large Staffordshire Bull Terrier who acts as his … Continue reading →

Andy and I laughed at yesterday’s Blondie cartoon. Dagwood: Gib Glickman? Who is Gib Glickman? Blondie: Don’t you remember? He lived 2 houses down about a dozen years ago. You and Gib went out for pizza the afternoon before he … Continue reading →

This cartoon reminds me of a spoof marriage quiz I read almost 50 years ago. Q: Do you and your spouse agree about money matters? A: Yes, we both deplore extravagance. I deplore his and he deplores mine. I still … Continue reading →

This past Sunday was Father’s Day here in the U.S. (and in India), so Randy Glasbergen drew this cartoon. A man is sitting looking at a handmade card with a childish picture on the front. The words inside say, Deer … Continue reading →

Yes, it needs more work, but it’s amazing that it can get up by itself. June 22, 2015  

Linda has mentioned that she’s disconcerted when people she had viewed as kind and loving turn out to be prejudiced about people who are different from them. I know how she feels. I was excited when scientists started talking about … Continue reading →