Precious, the old dog, snuggles into a warm spot on Leo's bed, and dreams of puppyhood.
Rededicate to Peace
We can all rededicate ourselves, every single day. "We human beings have created many of the problems in today’s world. As long as we have strong negative emotions and we view our fellow beings in terms of ‘us’ and ‘them’, there will be a tendency to try to destroy them. We must recognise the oneness … Continue reading Rededicate to Peace
Pine Street Episode 209: Recalibration
Leo and Franny learn to lean on their love even as the world keeps them apart.
Pine Street Episode 208: Recalibration
Franny shuts her door against the wind, and considers shutting her heart against the world. But hope won't let her.
Pine Street Episode 207: Recalibration
Franny cannot recall a day without wind, and as the breeze pushes her home, a seed of hope splits open through her tears.
Pine Street Episode 206: Recalibration
Kassandra and Louise sit dutifully apart, and yet together, as the sun warms them.
Pine Street Episode 205: Recalibration
Kassandra tries to find her rhythm in this new world, holding her breath at some news.
The thing about independence
This weekend the United States celebrates its declaration of independence from Great Britain, made in 1776. An event that is, as all historical events are, a mix of hopefulness, exclusion, ethnocentrism, positivity and harm, progress and potential. We acknowledge this mix with humility and dedication to rise to the promises made. We can also focus … Continue reading The thing about independence
Pine Street Episode 204: Recalibration
Louise catches a glimpse of herself, more disturbing than the sight of her sister in a hospital bed.
Pine Street Episode 203: Recalibration
Louise gets a call from the hospital; it's not the one she feared, but it sends her to David for help.
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