Grinch-ed

“It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or it could be that his head wasn’t screwed on just right. But I think that the most likely reason of all may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.” (Dr. Seuss) It’s official: it’s Christmastime. We’re in the second week of [...]

Bleeding Heart

Last week, an earthquake ravaged Haiti, destroying schools, hospitals and homes as if they were nothing more than toy blocks. Hundreds of miles away, I sat in my comfortably – and sturdy – upper-middle class apartment and felt helpless. Aside from making a monetary donation to a relief organization, there was nothing I could do [...]

Oh Good Grief

Grief is a funny thing. It hits you at odd moments, just when you think everything’s okay. It makes you upset at the little things, while the big things just roll over your shoulders. And it can convince you that nothing good can ever come from death, only to change your mind a short time [...]