Journey: The Gold Leaf of Gratitude

It’s a beautiful September in Pennsylvania. The days are still warm, but the nights are considerably cooler. The trees are turning leaves earlier than usual this year. Our street has honey locusts on both sides--bad news in the spring for allergies--but in the fall, it creates the most beautiful golden ark over the street. Many … Continue reading Journey: The Gold Leaf of Gratitude →

The Temple of the Attainment of Happiness

In August 2015 I was attending a conference at the University of Pennsylvania. Whenever I travel for professional meetings, I always look for something “for the soul.” My default plan for Philadelphia was visiting the Barnes collection. I’d seen it in its old location and it was breathtaking, so I wanted to check out their … Continue reading The Temple of the Attainment of Happiness →