On the Path to Right Livelihood One of the Eight Noble Paths in Buddhism is the concept of engaging in right livelihood or work: Work that doesn’t cause harm or suffering, work that results in good and doesn’t violate the five precepts (not lying, not stealing, not abusing intoxicants, not misusing sex and not killing) , but also work that’s right for the...

In fact, it’s true.  My daughter Bethany informed me a few days ago that she’s pregnant. I saw her and David yesterday when they were kind enough to cook dinner for me here in the beach bungalow. She’s already got the glow. She looks so much like her mother that it brings back memories of when I was married (the first time) and anticipating the birth of my...

As cancers go, mine isn’t anything as bad as what some must deal with. For those parents facing a form of malignancy that has the potential to prematurely end your life, my heart goes out to you.  My story fades in comparison to what you must deal with each day. Still, I had not only Little Elvis to tell, but my three adult kids as well. It all began a few months...

Some random thoughts on parenting by…’experts?’ Psychiatry enables us to correct our faults by confessing our parents’ shortcomings.  Laurence J. Peter (1919 – 1988) The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy. Sam Levenson (1911 – 1980) When I was kidnapped, my parents snapped into action. They...

When I travel for business (a few days per month), Little Elvis stays with his mother who lives a few miles away. While this is the preferred choice for him, it’s not exactly the best solution for me. More often than not, he misses school when I’m away. Missing junior high is a big deal.  The work required each day only increases as the year progresses. Missing...