Category Archives: compassion
Thoughts from February
My newsletter has just soared free on its wings, and has no doubt arrived in your inbox. I always have an accompanying message for my subscribers, and don’t see why followers should miss out on it. So, here it is … Continue reading
A worthwhile cause
David Dungay had diabetes from an early age. He was arrested and put in jail. While there, he was murdered by the people responsible for his welfare. There is no softer way of saying it. If you want independent confirmation, … Continue reading
Goodbye, glaciers
A current disaster in India is in the news (e.g., this report by Brett Wilkins): a glacier fell apart, flooding several rivers, destroying dams including hydroelectric projects, and killing people. In 2018, it was the Matterhorn, perhaps the most famous … Continue reading
The loneliness of Christmas
Christmas is stereotyped as a time of happiness, but that ain’t so for many people. In our fragmented society, those lacking family and friends are even more isolated because they think everyone else is happy. Here is an excellent article … Continue reading
Angels from Jail
A family scraped up enough money to send their son to a private school, in order to keep him away from drugs, gangs and crime. Then the man had to stop work, and needed expensive heart surgery. Prisoners in jail … Continue reading
Long COVID: a question and answer
From Hilton Hiley: Hi Bob, I am glad you survived your opportunity to die, and amazed you could make me laugh about your experience. [Hilton is referring to my post, My bunyips are safe: 12th life] I wish I had … Continue reading
Accepting the Unacceptable, by Penny Fenner
Penny Fenner is a Buddhist psychologist, and one of my friends from before my retirement. She has just posted this, and has given me permission to share it with you. This year we’re being constantly challenged to “accept the unacceptable,” … Continue reading
An opportunity to make a difference
Scott Dauman is one of the subscribers to Bobbing Around, which practically guarantees that he is a good person. Only, now he is in serious trouble, and a small action from you could make a big difference for him. His … Continue reading
