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Hand on the Shoulder

Stories about the search for meaning in a chaotic world.

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Jun 22

Sad Jane

But I noticed a black bruise under her left eye. I left the room wondering if her husband was right-handed.

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Jun 13

Morning in Firenze

I struggle to pull away, but to no avail — her fingers sink into my coat. The next instant, Coleen steps over, giving the…

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Jun 11

Thoughts from the Netherlands

This European adventure has proven to me that friendship and kindness are universal. My friends here share…

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Jun 10

The Dutch Company

We were surprised to see the EC required us to have over a hundred thousand dollars in the bank. We thought the local branch of…

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Jun 7

To the USA

In Europe, people in distance education and education technology knew of me and my work. In the US, no one knew or cared. Whereas the…

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Jun 6

Jerome

“Jerome never allowed himself to become a victim, no matter how many challenges he faced. He just worked hard to overcome obstacles and get…

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Jun 5

The Light

The light is on.

Last night, when I left the workshop, I checked to make sure it was off. I remember pulling the…

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Jun 4

Mom

“She’s breathing quietly now,” Warren, my brother, says.

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Jun 1

Return to New Mexico — chapter concluded

(from Hand on the Shoulder: Finding freedom in the confluence of love and career.)

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May 29

Return to New Mexico

(from Hand on the Shoulder: Finding freedom in the confluence of love and career.)