I read that this month (which isn’t quite over yet) apparently is the deadliest in terms of U.S. military deaths in Iraq (on May 2, 2003–almost exactly a year ago, Bush declared “major combat operations in Iraq have ended). The article I read tacks on this last sentence: “Up to 1,200 Iraqis also have […]

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It’s the day after our Sunstone West conference presentation and participation, and thanks to Grandma (who’s with the kids), Jana and I are for the moment on a tiny island of calm in a vast sea of craziness and busy-ness. Jana found a Hilton Garden Inn hotel room for $38 via priceline. Wireless […]

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I don’t dream much, but for the past two nights I dreamt, and the dreams were on the same subject. Two nights ago, one of my professors sat with his arm around me and encouraged me to continue pursuing religious studies. we worked out a plan of action where I could study Buddhism […]

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