I'm a reasonably intelligent person. I've led a fairly moderate life and have enjoyed my share of accomplishments and suffered my share of setbacks. I've learned a lot in my fifty-something ye

      A Prayer for Animals Hear our humble prayer,O God,for our friends, the animals,especially for those who are suffering;for any that are lost or desertedor frightened or hungry.   We entreat

  labor day 2008     we all came from somewhere some from across the big water ocean tossed, undaunted others by land, dreaming the great dream all prepared to work for a better life   there

    it's said that they are among us watching and guiding quietly unnoticed in the background and that each of us has had one from the very beginning of beginning   their work is never-ending

        it's two in the morning and outdoors a storm is setting in.  this is the second night in a row that i've found myself unable to sleep ;  i'm restless and i hurt a little --a small ache in my a