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A Mountaintop Experience

Without love there is no life.Like an actor without a role.A good play, like love, thrills and moves withthe intense clarity, lightness, and inspiring aweof a mountaintop experience.It is a pilgrimage, fielded with greens,ripe berries, and clear water, out ofthe avenue of self to a place of unity,where ego is sacrificed for relationship,where the funniest, […]

Ed Asner

What a wonderful actor and dear man he was. David

If Love Prevails

If love prevails, we can look at each other with an unspoken, unanalyzed genuine love. Many of us, if we have been lucky, have experienced the lightening of our load of doubts and suspicions and disapproval of the world when love hits us. Let us truly see the sky and feel the love and select […]

Mother’s Day 2021

America Through all its struggles, America has been a haven, much as a good home is, of sharing, caring, and grace. American courage, compassion and generosity have been overwhelming. America has always been about hope and fortitude. No matter how profound the tragedy, this country’s courage has been astounding. America has achieved greatness by accepting […]

Chris Pennock

As you may know, my fellow actor and dear friend, Chris Pennock, has passed away. Chris was the most fun loving, generous, and kind man with a great smile. He was the kind of person this world needs more of. … Continue reading →

Holiday Message 2020/2021

This year has been a very challenging one for all. There is no denying the toll the pandemic has taken. We can only hope that a vaccine will soon be available to everyone. And I can only hope that each Continue reading →

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I looked up to her. . . way up. Her life was and will continue to be an inspiration to so many women and men. It was a privilege to have been alive during her time. . . . She … Continue reading →

“The Mask” by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou …What a treasure she was. Her writing and her soul will be forever. David

A Note from David Selby

Thinking of you all during this challenging time for our country. Please take care of yourselves. Your smiles and warm thoughts have always been appreciated. . . like the light and warmth of the sun. My love,David

2020 Commencement

Webmaster’s Note: In May 2004, David Selby delivered the commencement address at West Virginia University. In 2020, commencement addresses have taken on a different form because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing that it necessitates. Those commencement exercises … Continue reading →