Thoughts from the Chaplain’s Corner: A Musical Interlude

Greetings to all in the Kaffeeklatsch and beyond! It's still Sunday afternoon here (a rather dreary one, truth be told). My last few offerings have been rather weighty, I freely admit, so something lighter and brighter might be just the thing....Here's one of my favorite songs from a later vintage Paul McCartney album (Flaming Pie, … Continue reading Thoughts from the Chaplain’s Corner: A Musical Interlude →

Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand

Not the larger and better known city of Chiang Mai, but Chiang Rai, in Northern Thailand deserves your attention. I am a retired USMC infantry officer and have seen more than a few interesting places, some of which I even liked. One of them is located in the Chilean Lake District in the Lake Villarrica … Continue reading Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand →

“One Lump, Or Two?”

[Offered for our gracious host, and any of us who've had a challenging week. Wisdom from the Christian East.] "Stand at the brink of the abyss of despair, and when you see that you cannot bear anymore, draw back a little, and have a cup of tea." - Abbot Sophrony of Essex [1896-1993] Shall I … Continue reading “One Lump, Or Two?” →

Jealousy is a wholly different vibe for men than it is for women.

I was venting to a lady-friend about getting dumped recently and I said, "It is just too painful to imagine her underneath another man." This next statement is the t.h.e. point so I hope that my wording is correct. It seems that my female friend could sympathize but not really and truly empathize with my … Continue reading Jealousy is a wholly different vibe for men than it is for women. →

Best Financial Advice Ever

Stay out of debt by buying everything with cash. That and follow Dave Ramsey's 'seven baby step.' https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps

Saint Valentine’s Day Poem

Time to tweak this bad-boy. Cut me to the bone with your tongue Break my heart with your tortures But my Love when you turn your smile onto me the pain and heartbreak go away and I recall why and know that I love you

Tantric Metta Awakening

I have been practicing tantric metta awakening (TMA) for decades with almost no awareness of why or what I was actually doing. Recently, suddenly, and due to a series of back-to-back-to-back horrific events it became crystal clear that TMA is the practice of 'stretching' oneself by weaving a loving kindness throughout your sphere of influence. … Continue reading Tantric Metta Awakening →