Too much cartoon commentary this year has had a grim, often gallows humor aspect. It seemed justified (or at least inescapable) in the moment, but was wearying to deal with week after week. Perhaps we’re now just having a brief break in the gloom. If so, we better flex those stiff muscles and enjoy it. … Continue reading Cartoons: Is It Just Me, Or Are These Cartoons Actually Kinda Funny??
My grandpa Denham grew up in the tenements of Glasgow back when the residents leaned out the window and shouted, “Comin’ oot!” and threw the contents of the chamber pot into the street. Grandpa got sick of being dumped on and brought his brood to Minneapolis and he never looked back. He wasn’t nostalgic … Continue reading Garrison Keillor ‘Fesses Up
In The Yard: Only the toughest Zinnias survive the Morning Glories . . . There are still a scattering of roses among the yellow-green Japonica . . . And feeling adventurous, we went to a rare lunch out . . . At the favorite Hispanic/Salvadoran place, where prices are up, alas, but comfort food is … Continue reading In The Yard . . . And Beyond (A Little Way)
How a solitary monk, known for his soup, united a community [And how a Quaker helped him start] Washington Post — September 20, 2022 By Kristen Hartke As dusk began to fall on Jan. 10, 2001, Ray Patchey just wanted to get home to his family for his birthday dinner. A lineman with Verizon, Patchey had … Continue reading The Hidden Quaker Role in a Famous Catholic Monastery Cookbook “Empire”
[NOTE: I’m usually dubious about self-help lists. But maybe some readers will find this one helpful.] 8 ways to feel less anxious about things beyond your control Washington Post — Sept. 13, 2022 Hope fatigue is the latest mental health challenge therapists are seeing By Lesley Alderman, LCSW Lesley Alderman, LCSW, is a psychotherapist based … Continue reading Hope Fatigue? Is there a remedy here?