"No" to Death Sentences

Yesterday, September 30, 2026, the Tennessee government attempted to put to death, Ms. Christia Pike. They failed, even after two doses of the leathal injection. She did something terrible for which she needs consequences. Life and death, however, are God’s business, not the governments. I have great difficulty with folks who claim “right to life” for the unborn but support the death penalty. I believe “right to life” is right to life for everyone. I pray that in the very near future our government, both State and Federal, will do away with death sentences.

The Grace of Simplicity

The grace of simplicity (The Fifth Season, Mark Nepo). I am nearing the end of my 84th year. My wife of 63 years has died. I am in good physical and mental health. I continue to work as a psychotherapist four days a week. I continue to read daily. I continue to travel. I am enjoying this season of my life. I am, however, working at this grace of simplicity. I am trying more simplicity around the house, which I now refer to as “my hermitage” as there is no one else in the house. I have given away my wife’s clothing, jewelry, etc. I have taken furniture, a bicycle and golf clubs which I no longer use to Habitat’s Restore. My home is a simpler living space. I am eating more simply with more fruits and vegetables with less meat and desserts. I am meeting more friends for lunch as I attempt to balance solitude with socializing. My kids are nearby and we check on each other regularly. I am trying to learn the uniqueness of this season of my life and live it fully.