Relationships & Spirituality
By Mark Lehman Last weekend an airline flight delay leaving Washington D.C. gave me a couple of rare free hours. I could choose to see new monuments, a museum, or just visit favorite landmarks in this wonderful and uniquely American city. I opted for Arlington...Relationships & Spirituality
From the time Seth Glier was a young boy, music was something he always enjoyed. As he grew up, he loved to entertain friends and family to be the center of attention. Now, as an adult, Seth has released numerous albums and has even garnered a Grammy nomination....Relationships & Spirituality
by Mark Lehman Recently I found a 46-year old letter in the shoe box which dispelled a lifetime of very unflattering impressions of my insufferable Uncle Fern. The origin of his unusual name is unknown. Proving that truth is always better than fiction, Fern’s loyal...Relationships & Spirituality
By Mark Lehman Recently I began the laborious and sentimental task of dismantling my parent’s homestead; also my childhood home. As I worked my way through old dusty boxes found tucked away in closets and under beds, I made numerous unique discoveries about my...Relationships & Spirituality
By Mark Lehman As I was growing up, it didn’t occur to me I was actually living my own history. I was simply part of the ideal post-war era of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s with loving parents seeking their own part of the American Dream in a brand new tree-filled...Health, Relationships & Spirituality
Sandy Sandefur was born in Canada to a mother who was not ready to understand what it was like to raise a child with Cerebral Palsy. As a result, she was put up for adoption and was adopted by her mother Jean who lived in Portland, Oregon. It wasn’t always easy for...Health, Lifestyle, Relationships & Spirituality
By Melinda Rothouse Instead of asking ourselves, “How can I find security and happiness?” we could ask ourselves, “Can I touch the center of my pain? Can I sit with suffering, both yours and mine, without trying to make it go away? Can I stay present to the ache of...Intercultural Experiences, Relationships & Spirituality
By Rose Horng Standing under the spotlight on stage, I felt embraced by the audience when they gave me a warm applause. I couldn’t believe I finally did it – delivering a public speech in English. I have been very shy since childhood, so I always feel nervous whenever...Iron Caterpillars, Relationships & Spirituality
By Anna Harwin As the family scapegoat for a drunken stepfather, I knew it wasn’t safe to go home. Too many meals missed, too many head ringing punches, too little sleep, I knew I wouldn’t survive if I couldn’t find a place to go and so, one night at the age of 12,...
