Walking past the lilies in the pond on our way to the mall-bar for a church service was a precursor to contrasts. From the bright equator sun to the dark draped bar was like going Read More …

The sun breaking across blue waters and refracting from wave creases dances as the day begins. Workers return to jobs. Driving across the central peninsula of land puts us face to face with a more Read More …

Two brightly painted garbage cans may seem an odd place to begin a few remarks about origins, however the ever rolling waves are burdened with litter that has molecules more complex than the water that Read More …

The celebration of a New Year — whether the Muslim Muharam, the Chinese Imlek or the Christian and secular Gregorian New Year, each celebration is marked by remembrance, cleansing, hope and consideration of others. The Read More …

These youth carry a figure to the parade route in preparation for the evening ceremonies. Each statue is carried on a bamboo frame and paraded by human might. One might wonder what evil these young Read More …

From first light people streamed to the waterfronts around the island and participated in ritual cleansings. A wash with water. A sprinkling with water. A playing with water. A feasting at the seashore. Food for Read More …

Adjusting to other customs and superstitions requires some open mindedness. Some acceptance that the other way might be an improvement over my perspective. We attended a recovery meeting at a Yoga retreat and the meeting Read More …

Mermaids and mermatrons. Immersed in water. Looking through a glass darkly, as the Corinthian letter put’s it, may be the vagueness or speculum that promotes perspective with vision. The swimming women contribute years and insight Read More …

For over 30 years group work has been the heart of change for persons seeking recovery from addictions at Last Door. A process developed over decades and at the core of the clinical success that Read More …