Maybe there isn’t a maternal or paternal instinct to love a child. There are scholars, who, having combed through the histories of people, question the assumption that parents naturally will care for and love their children. And you can see why. An ancient Roman gutter was found clogged with the bones of over a hundred … Continue reading Rhyme and Season: Part 7—We Are Not Their God
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The Goodness of Grief: Part 7–The Griefness of Good
It is easy to recognize grief in the wake of a loss, a disappointment, a tragedy. We know all about these, and about the cycle that follows. We have come a long way in just shining the light on the importance of allowing the process of grieving to take place within us…and so heal. It … Continue reading The Goodness of Grief: Part 7–The Griefness of Good
Older than Dirt: Part 6—The Ten Commandments…Aren’t
To date, my wife and I have had only two houseguests that we would have considered challenging. From the moment they entered our home, all they did was eat, keep us up at night, and constantly demand our attention. Never helped with the dishes. Never said thank you. In fact, for the first year, they … Continue reading Older than Dirt: Part 6—The Ten Commandments…Aren’t