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Apps and Chats

Posted on March 5, 2019

“The irony of The Information Age is that it has given new respectability to uninformed opinion.” ~ Veteran reporter John Lawton speaking to the American Association of Broadcast Journalists in … Continue Reading

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Apps and Chats

Posted on March 5, 2019

“The irony of The Information Age is that it has given new respectability to uninformed opinion.” ~ Veteran reporter John Lawton speaking to the American Association of Broadcast Journalists in … Continue Reading

Acceptance on Stage

Posted on October 27, 2018

Me: “Joel, how come you didn’t act like other babies? How come you didn’t like to be cuddled and held? You were always so antsy.” Joel: “Mom. I always knew … Continue Reading

Life in BIG LETTERS

Posted on August 14, 2018

“There’s really no such thing as silence. It has a distinct tone ~ so does peace.”   I think we all long to live authentic lives. We long for our … Continue Reading

Body Language

Posted on May 3, 2018

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” ~Dr. Seuss There it was again- the same jealousy, the same … Continue Reading

Peace & Love

Posted on March 31, 2018

“Perfect love casts out all fear.” ~ Jesus (via His buddy John) I John 4:18   I think there’s a big difference between peace and just giving up. I’m not … Continue Reading

The Wonder of Water ~ The Glory of Light

Posted on February 12, 2018

“I read somewhere that a thing that does not exist in relation to anything else cannot itself be said to exist.” ~ Marilynn Robinson: Gilead I suppose I am a … Continue Reading

Forgiveness is an Open Door

Posted on January 21, 2018

”We are but actors on a stage, and God is the unfooled audience.”  ~ John Calvin   This is not really a New Year’s blog ~ although it is about endings … Continue Reading

Epilogue: Manta Ray Ballet

Posted on December 31, 2017

For me, some things can only be described in the form of a poem, or in my artwork. Such was my first experience with the giant Manta Rays… The first … Continue Reading

My Christmas Treasure Chest

Posted on December 15, 2017

There’s a special box under the tree this year… just for you to open. But only when you are ready. Just a few days ago I awoke with a start … Continue Reading

Best Efforts

Posted on November 7, 2017

“Everyone is trying to do their best” My new friend and I had been chatting about life and trying to understand people in general when she suddenly made this statement, … Continue Reading

Wonder Words

Posted on October 16, 2017

Darkness comes in many shades…and for many reasons. It’s 4:00 in the afternoon. I’m sitting on the couch in my pajamas. I haven’t combed my hair. I haven’t eaten anything. … Continue Reading

Wisdom Has Corners

Posted on September 4, 2017

Teach me to number my days, O Lord, that I may gain a heart of wisdom.” ~ King David The measure of God’s love displayed in me just might be … Continue Reading

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