Why were marvelous and enigmatic ancient statues that did no one any harm desecrated? Is there a danger in dwelling too much on the past? Is a powerful sense of grievance always justified? Can humans indefinitely rely on being able to access the Earth's resources? These stories are a collection of personal reflections on a few selected events and issues. Nothing more. I offer no judgments, answers or solutions. My purpose is simply to offer up new and alternate perspectives without condemning the beliefs and viewpoints of anyone. Sanctimony and righteousness divide and split asunder but a spirit of respectful tolerance and understanding allows all to flourish.