As children we have no problem allowing our imaginations to soar upward like a kite ascending on a windy day. We declare things like, “I want to be a fireman” or “I want to be a ballerina”. In my own case, I envisioned a mile long driveway which was to be funded by inking a […]
In our overly distracted world much contends for our attention on a moment-by-moment basis. At times, it is difficult to tune into those things which are important as the noise level increases and becomes deafening. I tend to hear God best in quiet whispers. In my case, employment issues and recent health concerns have caused […]
Today, December 24th, is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! Sixty-six years of life lived, which I will celebrate with my family. I am grateful to be alive as the possibility of not being here has been very real. Allow me to explain. Several weeks ago, as autumn was about to hand the baton […]
Across the room, behind where I sit as I write this short post hangs a small banner on the wall with my dad’s image. The picture of my dad is the kind you would see of those who have served our country in the military hanging on telephone poles in communities across our nation. It […]
When I get a few moments with my thoughts it is like the rise of a hot air balloon on a sunny day. The upward lift is slow and gentle as I drift away into the welcoming airspace and allow my mind to move along with the wind currents. This day my mind is recalling […]
The process of remembering is interesting. A movie scene might hit a nerve and trigger an emotional response to something you once experienced. The smell of cookies baking, or the scent of perfume or cologne may transport you to the mental presence of a loved one and place you in a warm, familiar scene. For […]
At times it sounds like a small, incessant drip coming from a leaky faucet. I know it’s there, but I choose to ignore it. At other times the sound is like the intensifying beat of war drums heard in a time gone by; it is too hard to ignore and it is calling me to […]
I am not naïve to the many situations where children are placed in dire and adverse circumstances. I do not need to list examples. The world in which we live and the headlines to which we are subjected are evidence enough that for many, childhood and the experiences which are inherently beautiful therein, have been […]
Words. Have you ever thought about how words exist and more importantly why they exist? Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with my three year old grandson, Leighton. He is at such a fun age and to see him in person versus over video chat enhanced the grandpa experience. Leighton is all about […]
On the surface vulnerability is something most of us tend to avoid. Like a buried treasure we often find it yields great value. According to Dictionary.com, one definition for vulnerability is the “willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known; a willingness to risk being emotionally hurt.” In her […]