Moment of Zen: Couples

It’s been years since I was part of a couple, but I still miss that special connection of having someone who is both a companion and a lover—someone to turn to in difficult times, to share exciting news with first, to enjoy meaningful conversations, or simply to be together without needing a reason. And while that connection has been absent from my life for some time, I still believe in the beauty of finding it again, perhaps when I least expect it.

Moment of Zen: Happy Halloween!🎃

Moment of Zen: Motorcycles

Years ago, when I was in graduate school and living in Mississippi, I remember stopping at a CVS and spotting a shirtless guy sitting on a motorcycle across the street. I’ve never been particularly interested in motorcycles, but damn, that man had a body that could stop traffic! He was perched on what we used to call a “crotch rocket,” a sleek, racing-style motorcycle that has the rider leaning forward over the handlebars. Now, I know riding without a helmet or protective clothing is dangerous, but at that moment, motorcycle safety was not exactly what was on my mind. Let’s just say that while his crotch rocket was parked, he had my motor purring—and the rocket in my own crotch was more than ready for liftoff! It’s been probably twenty years, and I still remember that glorious sight. Apparently, some things have a way of staying in your head long after they’ve left your rearview mirror.

Moment of Zen: A Room with a View

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Moment of Zen: Autumn Leaves

Autumn is at its most glorious here in Vermont, where the mountains and hillsides are ablaze with brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold as we reach the peak of fall foliage season. There is something magical, yet fleeting, about the beauty of autumn leaves, a reminder that even as the seasons change, there is beauty to be found in letting go. “Autumn Leaves” captures that bittersweet beauty perfectly, its haunting melody evoking both the splendor of the season and the gentle melancholy of passing time.

Moment of Zen: Sleeping In

Seeing today’s Moment of Zen, you can probably guess why I posted a little later than usual this morning.