These are tumultous times. In the midst of all the chaos, confrontation and contentiousness, I sought out the Psalms for inspiration. From these, I crafted heartfelt odes to civility and kindness that I call the "Civility Psalms." Herein you will find those poems along with corresponding essays that describe the inspiration and thoughts that lead to their writing. Based upon the first 25 Psalms, these works stand alone as gentle reminders that love, cooperation, and understanding are yet viable options for our modern world. To that end, all proceeds from this book (and companion CD) go to...