My Progress on PATIENCE: Acquiring the Qualities in the “Six Perfections” (Paramitas) of Buddhism for the 6 Weeks prior to my 72nd Birthday As readers of my books and blog posts know, I have been a practicing Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist since 1996/1989/1983 and many lifetimes prior to this.Fundamental parts of being this type of meditator are studying, attempting to gain the qualities and do the…

Look Who’s Featured on Reader’s House UK Site! I gave this interview almost a year ago, but they finally got around to posting it last week (April 5, 2026). Check it out! The Multiverse Architect Dr Sally Ember Redefines Utopian Fiction “Rarely do we encounter a literary voice that manages to be simultaneously cosmic in its reach and deeply grounded in the human spirit. Dr. Sally Ember,…

“Healing is Violent” is very much my life these days I have been doing an intense amount of processing, healing and uncovering these last two years (ever since I stopped living with my elderly mom, where I had been for 9 and 1/2 years; she subsequently died about 5 months after we parted), moved to Seattle and started working with an amazing acupuncturist (email me or leave a comment asking for…

“Sally Ember’s 3 favorite reads in 2024“ https://shepherd.com/bboy/2024/f/sally-ember http://shepherd.com is a great site, with book lists on hundreds of topics and across many genres, compiled and submitted by authors whose books are posted on this site as well (as mine are). And here are the most-recommended books of 2024, so far (check back frequently; lists added…

“70 for 70”: Weekly Report Ten (FINAL) As some of you know, I embarked on my “70 for 70” activities on the ramp-up to my 70th birthday on June 13, so this is my tenth (FINAL) Weekly Report on those activities. Please read the previous posts for details on each week’s activities. I hope you’re considering doing something similar or supporting what I do by leaving comments, encouragement,…

“70 for 70”: Weekly Report Nine As some of you know, I embarked on my “70 for 70” activities on the ramp-up to my 70th birthday on June 13, so this is my ninth Weekly Report on those activities. Please read the previous and upcoming posts for details on each week’s activities. I hope you’re considering doing something similar or supporting what I do by leaving comments, encouragement,…

“70 for 70”: Weekly Report Eight As some of you know, I embarked on my “70 for 70” activities on the ramp-up to my 70th birthday on June 13, so this is my eighth Weekly Report on those activities. Please read the previous and upcoming posts for details on each week’s activities. I hope you’re considering doing something similar or supporting what I do by leaving comments, encouragement,…

“70 for 70”: Weekly Report Seven As some of you know, I embarked on my “70 for 70” activities on the ramp-up to my 70th birthday on June 13, so this is my seventh Weekly Report on those activities. Please read the previous and upcoming posts for details on each week’s activities. I hope you’re considering doing something similar or supporting what I do by leaving comments, encouragement,…