The following essays appear exclusively on this website.

The Syringomyelia Chronicles ~ “Neuroscience from the Inside”

Walking by Sight ~ “If the foot should say, ‘…I do not belong to the body...’
Dancing by Faith ~ Regaining Lost Balance - Finding Joy
Living with Syringomyelia ~ Top Speed: 1 MPH
Maintain Your Brain ~ Five “inputs” that keep our brains healthy
On the Road Again ~ Freedom and personal control
Beyond Survival ~ ... to Transformation
From Denial to Dealing ~ Explore the continuum
Forgiving Myself ~ At home again in my own skin
Balancing Act ~ The sensory inputs that make balance possible.
“Owning” Myself ~ Beyond the classical five senses: Proprioception

Aging and Caregiving

To Grandparents! ~ One child in twelve (nearly six million) lives with grandparents in this country.
Am I in This Alone? ~ Most caregiving begins on short notice.
Keep Your Balance ~ I will care for myself as I have cared for others.

Scenes from Life

Summer Reading Report ~ Lectio continuo leads to spiritual dissonance.
A Good Death ~ Death visited our old dog at the end of a long life ...
Peacocks ~ A carefully-composed outfit ...
In the Dentist’s Chair ~ A philosopher-dentist and a hygienist who flosses on the way to her job.
Spiritual Journey ~ A road trip leads to an unexpected destination.
The Holiday Motel ~ Dad's retirement business resonated with another, more famous shelter for travelers.
Lucky Socks ~ Dad told the story of his life by showing his scars.

Areas of Expertise

Spirituality
Master’s degree in theology. Life experience in the spirituality of imperfection.

Leadership
Built and managed nonprofit organizations in partner-ship with volunteer boards of directors. Specialized training in leading congregations through transitions.

Brain Science
Learned how to re-wire his brain and maintain it after an injury challenged his ability to move with grace or speed.

Aging Services
Advocated for better housing and services for older persons. Past chair, Manchester (NH) Regional Area Committee on Aging.

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