One of our readers sent us several excellent follow-up questions in response to last week’s article, “Perspectives on Pain.” If you missed that article you’ll find it here. John Cali Following is our friend’s email, slightly edited. She’s given me permission to use her name and email address, should anyone wish to contact her. Her [...]

This past week I received an email from a dear friend who’s had a long road of daunting physical challenges. Her latest one is learning to live with pain. John Cali Here is my friend’s email, slightly edited: Dear John, I finally today found last week’s message, Does Praying Do Any Good? I have had [...]

One of my dearest and oldest friends died two Sunday mornings ago. Some of you know her — Joan Bramsch. She was a gifted writer, publisher, teacher, spiritual seeker. And one of the most powerful, loving women I’ve ever known. John Cali Joan and I never met in person. Yet the bond of our friendship [...]