A Mindful Life

I spent the morning with an accountant discussing income and estimated tax payments, then wrote two sizable checks in order to make sure the Tax Man is happy come April 15. Because the only certainties in life are death and taxes.
This afternoon I will board a plane to Houston and land around 11:00 p.m. [...]

If I die, survive me with such sheer forcethat you waken the furies of the pallid and the cold,from south to south lift your indelible eyes,from sun to sun dream through your singing mouth.I don’t want your laughter or your steps to waver,I don’t want my heritage of joy to die.Don’t call up my person. [...]

I’m not panicked, but I’m pressed for time. I have much to do today and tomorrow to tie up loose ends at home and work. Why? Because I’m flying to Houston Monday to be with my husband, and to see my father-in-law, who is dying. He has fought for 13 months [...]

And when people ask why they should give their money, even in taxes, to help those who have less and cannot afford to care for themselves, I want to shake them and say, “Because you can and they can’t. Your wealth creates in you a responsibility to your people and to your culture. It helps [...]

How on earth did we live and accomplish anything before the Internet?
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A few weeks ago I gathered my W-2, business records from my now-defunct practice, and other tax-related documents into a folder. Usually I’ve filed long before but this year life carried me away. I distinctly remember putting these items into a green folder with pockets.
I made an appointment to see an [...]

Augustine recently had her 11th interview with God on March 15 (no permalink to it). You can see her first ten interviews here.
Remarkable! Beautifully done.

Addlepated writes about her mortal fear of Palmetto bugs, aka roaches. She expounds on how her reflexes simply take over when she sees one, and that she can’t stand the squishy noise they make when her husband stomps on one. I know what she means. Ever since my childhood I have plugged [...]