Tag Archives: loss

A Contemplative Life = Minneapolis – How do we survive tragedy?

Posted on 01/10/2026 by kunstkitchen

The grief I feel is pervasive and is shared by many friends over the death of Renee Good. Continue reading →

Posted in health, opinion, photography | Tagged constitutional crisis, ice agents, Illegal persecutions, inequality, innocent deaths, letter to representatives, life, loss, Minneapolis, news, plea for better govenance, political violence, politics, renee good, tragedy of gun violence | 4 Comments

A Contemplative Life – Welcome to Foggy Bottom* = The Illusory Visions/Smoke and Mirrors/Form and Emptiness

Posted on 11/06/2024 by kunstkitchen

“We are human beings, so we are always thinking in terms of others and us, a leader and the people, zazen and us, Buddha and ordinary beings.” Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplative life, environment, photography | Tagged beauty, buddha, Buddhism, buddhist teachings, change, compassion, faith, foggy morning, giving, grief, hope, Identity Action, illusion, loss, meditation, mindfulness, photography, post election, religion | 8 Comments

A Farewell Poem for My Dear Friend Alan Halm

Posted on 10/10/2024 by kunstkitchen

The first time I met Alan was when I gave a small party for friends. He walk into my apartment with my friend Kathy who introduced him. Continue reading →

Posted in Art Work, Dog Portraits, environment, poetry | Tagged a scholar's life, art, books, caring, environment, faith, friendship, graduate school, humanities, Jung, Lawrence Durrell, loss, mentorship, poetry, remembering friends | 10 Comments

A Contemplative Life = October November Reflections – A Farewell

Posted on 12/02/2023 by kunstkitchen

The roses are put to bed under mulch and leaves Remainders fade on their stems Others are cut back to earth The grasses still sway beside the paths In a November solemn sky A strangely muted sun shimmers through the … Continue reading →

Posted in gardens, photography, poetry | Tagged a contemplative life, changes, gardens, life change, Life cycles, loss, nature, november, October, photography, poetry, Roses | 1 Comment

A Vegetable Peeler: A Simple Object Lesson – A Contemplative life = An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on 11/23/2020 by kunstkitchen

Radakitchenstore I bought a Rada vegetable peeler at the farmer’s market ages ago from a nice couple selling Rada products. “Imported from Iowa,” remarked the woman that was selling Rada knives too. This is a stainless steel peeler and worked … Continue reading →