Have you ever given much thought to the concept of hope? I haven’t. Not really. What is it exactly? Is it substantially different from wishful thinking or a simple expression of desire? It is often enumerated as a virtue, is it genuinely virtuous to develop? If so, why and how? Some folks are capable of... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for many years. I love it for many reasons. I like how we celebrate our time of plenty in transition from the soft light of autumn harvest to the colder, darker, depths of winter. It's a great party feasting with friends and family. It is one of the few... Continue Reading →