Tag Archives: Margaret Mead
Taking care of Bro
In 1969, the Hollies recorded the big hit “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother”. The song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Russell, at the time, was dying of lymphoma. It was the last song he wrote. It’s … Continue reading
Empathy and Evolution (part 3)
Circe becomes a mortal: To better understand the gods, it’s important to keep in mind that they are immortal and, after thousands of years of living the same life over and over again, they are bored and seek distractions. That’s … Continue reading
Empathy and Evolution (part 2)
Penelope’s story: All my life there’s been a man around telling me what to do as if my only reason for existing was to fulfill his needs. Like my uncle who gave me away to some arrogant ugly man living … Continue reading
Empathy and Evolution (part 1)
The best way to live forever is in the hearts of others. Because to be physically immortal is wearisome and lonely. But to live in someone else’s heart is a form of eternal comfort. In another life I lived in … Continue reading



