“I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. Mankind will surely not deny to Harold Skimpole what it concedes to the butterflies.” Bleak House, Charles Dickens From the moment a child is born a wise parent knows that … Continue reading
I was 25 years old when I married. At the time, it felt like the right thing to do. I thought I was mature enough, I certainly thought I was in love enough, and within the social circles we traveled … Continue reading
Morality is that standard by which one determines the appropriateness or virtue of a given action. Everyone has such a code. We learn from our elders and modify those rules based on experience. While some facets may seem universal, they … Continue reading
A totally unscientific survey of my own Facebook profile reveals that friends’ most often repeated status during the month of December was, “I’m engaged!” This pronouncement is typically followed quickly by an Instagram picture of the new ring and an … Continue reading
You’d think that people Would have had enough Of silly love songs I look around me and I see it isn’t so I spend a lot of time editing pictures. Often, that time is very early in the morning, or … Continue reading