of the many, one

fungus , a photo by McBeth on Flickr.

Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other's welfare, social justice can never be attained.

-- Helen Keller

beginner's bite

violet snuggles, a photo by McBeth on Flickr.

Adam and Eve had many advantages but the principal one was, that they escaped teething.

-- Mark Twain

stepping inward

sandhill crane, family of four, a photo by McBeth on Flickr.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

-- Tao Te Ching