An “AM I PRIVILEGED?”In these times of Black Lives Matter, reimagining the police, and of considering what privilege means... Here’s a quick test I made up…Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020
Are you sheltering in place — alone or with others? Discuss pros and cons.QUESTION FOR A QUARANTINE: I’m curious. How many of you are sheltering in place alone? How many are sheltering with others? Pros and cons…Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020
Who Says Poetry Doesn’t Pay?Who says poetry doesn’t pay? I just got a poetry reprint check from MacMillan for $1,000. And I’ve been paid as much as twice that. I say…Nov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
A Buddhist’s View of ParisNOTE: I call this “A Buddhist’s View of Paris” because I’m just speaking for myself, not for all Nichiren Buddhists necessarily.Nov 28, 2015Nov 28, 2015
Finding Buddhism in My Own BackyardNOTE: This piece started as a response to Keay Nigel’s excellent post “After 13 Years, I’m Leaving Christianity.” As my response has…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015
Happy 10th Birthday, Coke Zero!When Coke Zero first came out ten years ago, I didn’t notice much difference from Diet Coke (which came out 35 years ago). But having drunk…Sep 13, 2015Sep 13, 2015
Published inThe Coffeeliciousfrom the novella Every Time We Say Goodbye — by Dwight Okita1 FLYINGAug 26, 20151Aug 26, 20151