Tag: tucson
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A Case of Mistaken Identity
I am by no means religious. I was raised as a Reformed Jew in a middle-class town in New Jersey. My partner and I were invited to a Friday night Shabbat dinner at a friend’s house visiting Tucson. Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath. It was an invitation for connection and community. We are not religious…
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I Have Ajida
I was hiking with a good friend in the foothills of the Sonoran Desert. It’s our Friday morning ritual. We decided to try a new trail called the Agua Caliente Hill Trail. It’s a pretty aggressive climb into the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. We meet early. Hike for three or four hours and always…
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Why Are They Always Asking For Something?
Tucson, like most cities in this country, has its share of homeless people. The police are efficient at containing them to certain parts of the city. Many areas in Tucson create a naturally inviting space for a homeless person to find a relative degree of comfort. Those areas are situated in all the dry washes…
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The Timing of My Life (Part 1)
I have found that there is a timing to the unfolding of my life. Lately I have been stopping at Plum Market on my way to work. They sell reasonably good coffee for $2.00 a cup. The most direct route to my office compels me to turn right out of the Plum parking lot and…
Lean into your life 