This bipolar stuff is tricky, like walking a tightrope: tip too far toward mania and you think you’re happy-dancing on cloud nine. Too far toward depression, and you’re mired in Bunyan’s Slough of Despond. And, in my experience, the higher you fly,...
“The Peaceable Kingdom” Well, here I am. Again. For about the umpteenth time. The Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House. It’s about 20 miles south of Denver on US 85. Which is a two lane road that got its reputation as “The Ribbon of Death” the old...
My recollection is that I dialed John’s number in the alley across the 16th Street Mall from Denver’s art-deco Paramount Theater. It was a dangerous call. I was just merging onto the latest of the many ramps I’d gone up to yet another manic phase...
A bunch of my extended family got together at our little neighborhood pool the other day. The Colorado sun was bright and hot. The water cool and refreshing. And a load of fun for all the little ones. There were some very interesting and talented folks in attendance....
Did you know that May in Colorado is Mental Health Awareness Month? Probably not. Why? For one, the state’s website that’s supposed to promote the observance is out of order. See for yourself; click the link that invites you to “Get the...
