The novel that I am writing, The Origin of Color centers on the murder of albinos in East Africa, and more recently in Swaziland. I am currently traveling in Swaziland to do research. The first day in this country I explored the city of Mbabane. I happened upon the office for the Swazi Observer and… Continue reading »

Our fourth text: Whatever the blessed Holy One made, both above and below, is all in the mystery of male and female. (Zohar) My musing: Genesis 1:27 says of the first ones God created, “male and female God created them.” Some understand this verse to be saying that this very first creation was hermaphroditic. Some even… Continue reading »

Our third text: The letters are the body, and the vowel points are the spirit. (Zohar) My musing: In shorthand there are no vowels. So too with a short temper. Words are clipped and sharp. Long hand, however, is as full of vowels as the everlastingly patient are with goodness. “Everlasting patience results in much… Continue reading »

Our second text: There are many mysteries connected with “I”. (Zohar) My musing: Remember personal ads, those flimsy bouquets of words in the age before J-date and E-harmony? For example: I am a funny DM, big teddy bear ISO tolerant W for LTR, kids OK I am a spunky WWW ISO 60-80 years young partner… Continue reading »

As I begin my three month sabbatical, I want to invite you to travel with me, a soul’s journey. This “candlelit tent” represents the secret place to which the soul retreats while the body rests. The innermost chamber of thought, flickering between reality and dream. In this place of shadow and light, I will share texts… Continue reading »