A very busy week and we forgot to post. But it’s still Sunday, and Dr. Seuss had something to say about being late. Do you ever feel like he (and we) did today? It’s nice to know we’re not alone. How did it get to be late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon December…

“One thing I am convinced more and more is true and that is this: the only way to be truly happy is to make others happy.” ​ – William Carlos Williams Who have we made happy today? How about yesterday? (Easier, since you had the whole day to try.) I like the idea of making…

“Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the…

This moving song was performed during last week’s UU worship service here at Chautauqua Institution, and I wanted to share it with you. The YouTube video is the singer-songwriter herself singing it at the Philly Folk Festival. You “may” have a short commercial before you get to the song. Skip it as soon as you…

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; Ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, And see that they get justice.” -Proverbs 31, 8-9 Now more than ever. 

“A person of good intelligence and sensitivity cannot exist in this society very long without having some anger about the inequality – and it’s not just a bleeding-heart, knee-jerk, liberal kind of a thing – it is just a normal human reaction to a nonsensical set of values where we have cinnamon flavored dental floss…

“The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other.” ​ – Meryl Streep Have you ever felt deeply connected to someone you’ve just met? Or how about a person very different from you? That instant moment of “I know him…

“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to…

“Life is not a solo act. It’s a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you are with your people. life is better when we leap together.” -Kermit the Frog, Commencement Speech at University of Maryland

Everything you have experienced has been purposeful. It has brought you to where you are now. You have a collection of experiences to use as stepping stones to take you where you want to go.” ​ – Iyanla Vanzant