We all know Mark Burnett’s tawdry contribution to American culture, The Apprentice television program, that haunted the airwaves from 2004 to 2017. This “reality” program was far from reality in the actual business world, showcasing a male-dominated, authoritarian, top-down, 1950’s management style, largely repudiated in more recent times, and firmly challenged by more modern … [read more]
Writing
Cat Dharma
When we got married, Sandy had two twin Tonkinese boys, litter mates. I grew to love them. They’re gone now. But their personalities were a gentle teaching. Rico was the bigger of the two, darker in color, slower and more cautious, tentative, and reserved. I felt the weight of his fear and judgments. He was … [read more]
Just Like That
Just Like That So, I’m sitting at my desk, finishing a report for work. I could see out my office door, across the living room, to where I had the sliding glass door open leading onto the deck. I knew I had closed the screen door, but it was half open. I moved into the … [read more]
Snake People
Snake People April 19 2025-year of the snake We shed layers, if we’re lucky as we slip through the grass hunting for mice. Flakes of fear left in the sand, reflections of a snake floating in the pond scum, brightly banded skin with colorful shapes, crisp with regret and guilt, drying in the sun, … [read more]
Portmanteau for a coup
Anonymosity noun / Hostile feelings toward those we don’t know. / Although I clearly hold the correct opinion and they are utterly delusional, I strive to temper my anonymosity.
A lesson in connection
I Image: Ruel del Jamorol Interconnectedness reveals itself in innumerable ways, most very subtle, often hidden. Few are this disarming I have been staunchly anti-war since I was a teenager, confidently so, smugly perhaps, schooled on Howard Zinn, Staughton Lynd, Tom Hayden, and David Harris. But my commitment was never tested. I read … [read more]
