Author Archives: wellread

This is a Koan. I’m not sure how particular the wording is or even how to find the original wording. But this version seems pretty consistent with most other versions I’ve found. A man walking across a field encounters a tiger. He fled, the tiger chasing after him. Coming to a cliff, he caught hold […]

I attended this week the church of my brother in order to participate in the blessing of my 9th nephew; John, a kind name. At such gatherings I’m always impressed and assured by the strength of good family. Standing in a circle of brothers, grandfathers, fathers, and uncles I felt like we were a wall […]