Out of the Depths — A Contemporary Lament

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Daniel J. Miller

CAUTIONARY NOTE: The second part of this reflection deals with a traumatic incident (suicide, death, parental loss) and the aftermath. It is emotionally charged and some people may find it potentially retraumatizing. Be sure to use good judgment. When Read more [...]

In Memoriam

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Daniel J. Miller

The photo above with me and the dog (the dog is on the right) is from my 1977 post-college hitchhiking trip around the US of A to the tune of 17,000 miles with JT as the soundtrack—"Take to the highway won't you lend me your name. . . " Way more Read more [...]

A Saying that Needs to be Laid to Rest

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Daniel J. Miller

“There, but for the grace of God, go I.” This is a seemingly harmless and ubiquitous saying that turns up in the case of close calls and near miss tragedies, slipping off the tongue with the intention of crediting God for the prevention of the speaker's Read more [...]

Of Kobe, Death, and the Two Mysteries

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Daniel J. Miller

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Grade School perched on the side of a hill like a tam o shanter tilted on the head of a Scotsman on Dravis Avenue in Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Sullivan's classroom. Third grade. That's where I was on November Read more [...]

Musica Memento 2

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Daniel J. Miller

Forty-five years ago or so, my brother introduced me to the music of Judee Sill. If there is a choir of angels in heaven, certainly Judee Sill is in it. Her angelic, at times haunting, always evocative voice is matched by the power, precision, and pathos Read more [...]

TUESDAYS WITH STORY – 9/11/18

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Daniel J. Miller

NOTE WELL: The following essay by the late Brian Doyle is considered by many to be the most moving piece of writing about 9/11. That being said, it may be upsetting for some readers. Kyrie eleison. LEAP A couple leaped from the south tower, hand Read more [...]

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