Author Archives: MentorBoom

“Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.” Margaret Atwood, The Handmaids Tale     My stepson is in the interview process for a teaching position at a prestigious private school. His next step is to teach … Continue reading →

Years ago, late afternoon, as a college freshman, I fell asleep on the luxurious bunk bed with the 2.5 inch mattress provided to us. It was secured with bolts to a lovely, pale green cinder block wall. When I awoke it … Continue reading →

Krisis, the ancient Greek word from which the modern term is derived, doesn’t mean something terrible. It means a ‘turning point,’ a moment for a major decision.     Nick Seneca Jankel I believe it was Carl Jung who said that at … Continue reading →

The old sofa was covered with kids, borrowed tables bulged with food and the whole clan was gathered. It was another one in our tradition of family parties where we all come together to celebrate birthdays, graduations, accomplishments or simply the love … Continue reading →

As with many Asheville, NC days, this Saturday morning was overcast with clouds sitting on us at 2200 feet. The studio we sat in was spacious and open and the beautiful hardwood floors got the attention of our knees, hips … Continue reading →

Proverbs 24: 21-22 — My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change for their calamity will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin that comes from both of them. As … Continue reading →

“We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking.”― Santosh Kalwar For many years now I’ve kept a journal and I’ve written about it here. This week, I’ll finish my 92nd stenographer’s pad … Continue reading →

“And if we want peace, we must work for justice, or else nothing that we gain will be worth the cost.”                                                                                                       Rebels and Refugees, a song by Robert Caldwell Andrew and I were at lunch this week. He referred … Continue reading →