A big jumbo jet disappears in mid-flight. The pundits explore the conspiracy theories that run the gamut from a hijacking to a deliberate disappearance. The accident theory has lost credence, even though the plane has been missing for more than a … [Read more...]
The Anguish of a Mother
February 20, 2014 by
"Please help me so I can save the life of my son," was the bewildered, yet heartfelt request of my elderly neighbor — her 44 year old son fighting cancer, and for his life, on a daily basis. A good family man with a wife and a 6 year old son of his … [Read more...]
The Rites of Passage
February 5, 2014 by
My Mom and Dad passed away more than a few years ago, leaving a void in my life that I struggle with every day. I now watch with empathetic sensitivity, as I see loved ones deal with the trial and tribulations of their parents get older, battling … [Read more...]
Farming is Tough Business
January 13, 2014 by
A single plum hangs from a tree — a symbol of what was supposed to be. The entire fruit crop at a farm outside Santiago, Chile, has been destroyed by a winter freeze that is unusual in this part of the world. We toured around the farm that grows … [Read more...]
