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While living in increasingly fractured times, many of us seek refuge, though often in very different ways.   For me, a long walk a, either by myself or with friends, is a way of finding peace.   Listening to music, visiting a museum, joining friends for exercise classes and/or lunch, are all small pleasures.  One might take comfort in helping to build local community through organized structure and events.  Volunteer work also can bring people together to find companionship and fun with like-minded people. Recently I had the opportunity to attend a community event, a birthday party for…

One recent morning I woke up dreaming of art.  Of my upcoming visit to the Frick Museum in Manhattan.  Of recent exhibitions at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.  Of a whole world of art and discovery to enjoy. Visits to museums have always been a part of my life.  I have had the good fortune to visit some of the best in the world, including those close to home.  But the benefits of both age and more leisure time has given me a more profound appreciation for what I am seeing. When San Francisco…

The following post, On Being Thankful, was first published on Social Correspondence in 2016. It was titled "The Benefits of Gratitude." A lot has changed since then. Perhaps some of our optimism has faded. But post Thanksgiving, it is good to be reminded of the blessings in our lives. My last post, A Short Respite, reflects this. I am worried about the future, while at the same time, am grateful for the good things in life. I am grateful for the beauty of where I live. I am thankful that my family is healthy, thoughtful, and…