Life

“Freedom isn’t a few decades away, it’s a few decisions away.” — I’m a fat pig who loves to eat kebabs. So last week we had some friends over to demolish some. As a no-life no-fun human I got the vegan kebab, of course. The conversation turned to work. “What’s everyone up to?” What came next forced me to write it down…

Fiction, Poetry Writer: TzeLin Sam — Sunday Spotight Writer: TzeLin Sam Hello Class, When I start my college classes off on Monday mornings, I always open the assignments with “Hello Class.” Writing that opener here in Medium by habit just now made me laugh. Too late to change now, so let’s begin class. Last night I read a poem that…

Mary was a woman in her 70s. She could put those who were younger to shame by her tireless energy. She especially enjoyed cooking and serving food at a senior center in a poor section of town. One problem arose, however. The faster she worked, the more stinging her words…

The secret is letting go and then letting go again — In our heart of hearts, we all wish for more inner peace, don’t we? It may seem impossible to find in these chaotic times. But I’ve learned inner peace is accessible if I adopt a few simple principles and apply them steadfastly in life. These inner peace principles are beautifully…

At what point do you intervene in your teen's dating life? — It’s always dicey being the parent of a teenager who’s dating. You never quite know what you’re going to get. And I’m not just talking about the person your teen is dating. You never quite know what you’re going to get with that teenager’s parents. In our case, it was…