I have just returned from our annual trip to the family cottage in rural Nova Scotia. It was the perfect time and setting to reflect—on the summer just passed, on life itself, and on the intersection of my life with the world around me. Three moments from the season’s headlines evoke personal reflections that seem … Continue reading Summer’s End Retrospective
A Just Future Is Ours…
…If we but work to make it happen. Last week I was privileged to participate in the global virtual conference, JUST FUTURE. The event was a direct result of work I have done over the past decade with the US-Pakistan Interreligious Coalition (UPIC), forging a deeper bond between our two countries. After numerous trips to … Continue reading A Just Future Is Ours…
The Year in Review
At year’s end, it is customary to create lists—favorite movies, music, memories of the previous twelve months. So, I thought I’d compile the posts which are most memorable for me in 2019 to reflect on where we've been and where we might be going as a people. Clearly, Donald Trump dominated the year both in … Continue reading The Year in Review
Returning to Pakistan
In recent headlines, we have seen a violent and dangerous escalation in the long-running conflict along the India/Pakistan border in Kashmir. Quiet for months, these headlines remind us how volatile the situation is in this region and how important it is for the US to have good relations with both countries. The "War on Terror" … Continue reading Returning to Pakistan
YOUR Thoughts in a Tumultuous Year
The end of December is a time to take stock. Many of you have invested time and thoughtful energy by responding to my weekly posts in the comments section of my web site. Unfortunately, these comments—often quite profound—go unread. To say thank you to those who have taken the time to comment, then, I thought … Continue reading YOUR Thoughts in a Tumultuous Year