Pity Valentines of the Past & A Homemade Valentine for You!

In my humble opinion, today is a dumb day. Attached. Unattached. I’ve pretty much always felt this way, with the exception of 5th grade. I... (read more)

The Way of Love Is Not

The way of love is not a subtle argument. The door there is devastation. Birds make great sky-circles of their freedom. How do they learn... (read more)

So You Wanna Fall in Love?

Lonely, wounded soul with self-esteem issues and a tendency to prematurely jump head first into relationships seeks emotionally unavailable, commitment phobe for mutually disastrous partnership... (read more)

Dear Cupid . . .

We need to talk.  You’ve coasted along on your reputation for centuries with nary a question about your credentials, and I think it’s about time... (read more)

Show Some Love!

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright, right? The above photo pictures me and Om Bro smooching our grandmother last Christmas. Today, for the... (read more)

Om Gal Inquires: What Brings You Clarity?

When seeking answers to life’s big questions, we all have our preferred approaches. Some venture into the woods- others, the watering hole. Many retreat into... (read more)

Matters of the Heart

Reader Query: You’ve talked in the past about relationships; perhaps I could entice you to explore this vein a bit more at some point. What... (read more)

The Simplicity of Faith

Decades ago, my grandmother and I invented our own language. Part English (my first language), part Portuguese (hers), all of it spoken directly from the... (read more)

Four Lessons From My Father

My parents were never big on toys. They claim this was an intentional and strategic parenting tactic to cultivate creativity and imagination within me and... (read more)

Zen and the Art of Relationships

It’s often been said that death and taxes are the only things in life of which we can be certain; however, I’m willing to bet... (read more)

How To Heal A Broken Heart

It’s probable that many of you are mourning the loss of the Patriots’ perfect season at the Superbowl last night. I’m with you; it’s devastating,... (read more)