Tag Archives: Terrorist Attack

War Stories

Posted on June 13, 2016 by vanbytheriver

For the past two weekends, my community has been immersed in memorials. First, to commemorate D-Day, a WWII weekend hosted by the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. Vintage aircraft, re-enactments, soldiers in uniform, and from those who remain, the stories. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Inspiration | Tagged Bigotry, Elisabeth Kubler Ross, Hatred, Love vs. Fear, Mental Illness, Orlando Shootings, Terrorist Attack | 36 Comments

Someday

Posted on December 5, 2015 by vanbytheriver

An amazing and relevant song, recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967 at the age of 17. It was recently featured in an ad for Apple. I like the younger Stevie version a bit more. Please notice the lyrics. Someday. Someday … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Music, News | Tagged Lyrics that matter, San Bernardino, Someday at Christmas, Stevie Wonder, Terrorist Attack, Tragedy, World in Turmoil | 54 Comments

Kuchen

Posted on September 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Today, I will bake. I will remember, I will be sad, I will meditate. I will honor the tragic memory of September 11, 2001. But I won’t write about it. Not today. Instead, I’ll share a memory, and a recipe. … Continue reading →