John Michael’s latest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, ponders recent encounters with women and his place in the community.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LXI: No Matter What
John Michael’s latest Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, shares about attending a rodeo, and thoughts about 9/11 and America.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LX: Contemplating How I Really Want To Live
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, returns to Portland and contemplates how he really wants to live.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LIX: Growing Closer to My Dad
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, talks about how he is growing closer with his dad.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LVIII: I Love Myself, Come What May
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about prejudices and how to overcome them.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LVII: The Trail Was Quiet
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, reflecting out on the trail, admiring nature, and feeling compassion.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LVI: Our Beingness Is Eternal
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about remembrance and life after death.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LV: Crack Open a Little Bit
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about ways to overcome feelings of shame and inhibition.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LIV: Let Nature Take Its Course
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about nature, adjusting, and settling in.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LIII: That May or May Not Be a Brag
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about prayer and the Palouse.