What is the definition of peace?
Martin Luther King Jr. offered a powerful answer: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the…
Resilience and/or Justice
I’m disturbed when we recognize children as being resilient after years of food insecurity, as though their ability to endure…
A Tribute to Wendell Berry
A month and a half ago, my favorite author, Wendell Berry, died. I believe those of us who call ourselves…
Bad Coffee, Toompea Castle, and Hanging Out in the Apartment
I let Saturday start slowly in the apartment. I made a few final edits to my post about the trip…
A Day in Helsinki
Last night I tried to get some sleep before an early start to catch the ferry to Helsinki, Finland. But…
Day One in Tallinn
To begin, I want to say to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday: Thank you! I started receiving…
Intentionally Getting Lost in Vilnius
After getting ready for the day, I again headed to Crustum Bakery and Cafe. There was a different barista, and,…
A Day Trip to Trakai
After a good night’s sleep and getting ready for the day, I returned to Crustum Bakery/Café. I told the barista…
Day Two in Vilnius: A Tour of the City’s Old Town
I am staying in Vilnius’s Old Town, one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in northern and eastern Europe.…
My first day in Vilnius, Lithuania
So much of our lives are built on patterns. Our homes are often familiar places that change slowly as we…