Author: Michael Gray

My memoir, The Flying Caterpillar (ABQ Press, 2012), as well as being a travel log of my life to-date, gives an account of my two decades with Friends in Time (the nonprofit I co-founded with my friend who has ALS); Asleep at the Wheel of Time (ABQ Press), a SF novel about whales, aliens and humans, expresses my concern about the state of planet Earth in light of our accumulating indifference to the plight of our only home; Falling on the Bright Side (ABQ Press, 2014), a novel, draws directly on my experience working with the disabled and tells the story of people who have been shelved in nursing homes or have otherwise lost their livelihood and value to society. I have had essays, stories and poetry published in Bosque Magazine, Inside Knowledge, A New Way of Being, The Antigonish Review, and Wascana Review. I post a weekly blog on my website: michaelgrayauthor.com. I am past President of the New Mexico Parkinson’s Coalition, a long-time board member of Pathways Academy (a school for kids with Autism and other learning issues), and I continue to be connected with people with MS, ALS, and their families.
Parthenon

Embodying Truth in the Midst of Falsehood

It’s hard not to feel helpless as we witness the dissolution of cooperation around the planet, along with the dying gasps of dialogue among people who hold different views. This is not new, but it’s painful to watch the unravelling of civility and kindness in our world. We are living ... Read More
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Sound, Air, Water . . . On the Rocks

Sound, Air, Water . . . On the Rocks

One day a while back, while switching between FM stations on my car radio, the rich texture of a cello filled the space around me.  It wasn’t so much that a melody caught me up, or a rhythm had me tapping the steering wheel.  It felt more like standing on ... Read More
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