With the debate over a cut in estate taxes for the wealthy in the news, I’ve gotten to thinking about inheritance.

Is inheritance, as it applies to money or real property, an obsolete notion?

For me it’s an irrelevant notion, as I think it is for most Americans. (more…)

I’m finally sorting out my thoughts about the speech Senator Barack Obama gave, weeks ago, in which he talked about religion and politics. First I think it’s important to put the speech in context. That’s where some people seem to have a disconnect in their criticism of what he said. I did, too, when I first read about it, and I declined to read it. I’ve only since learned where he gave his speech. The occasion was Call to Renewal’s (whose stated purpose is, “A faith-based movement to overcome poverty”) Pentecost 2006: Building a Covenant for a New America. Senator Obama gave the a keynote address at the conference held in Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, June 28th, 2006. (more…)

I’ve been wondering lately if I should keep this blog going, because I post a lot more frequently on my other one (though not much there lately either), and I originally intended this one for Tarot and spirit-related topics, both of which mean a great deal to me, and both of which I’m more likely to think about than write about—at least publicly. I do a lot of personal journal writing about both. I don’t feel that I have that much to offer others on these two topics in which I’m basically only a student, striving for more wisdom than I have.

If you are someone who’s gravitated toward this blog in the past, and found yourself returning, I’m interested in knowing what drew you here, and what you might like to see more of in the future. (If it’s something besides Tarot or spirituality, that’s fine too.) If you don’t wish to comment publicly, feel free to use the Contact page.