For quite some time now, I have struggled to find words to try to articulate those things that stirs within the depth of my soul. How can you articulate what is deepest within you, and make what you write or say meaningful to others, rather than sounding like another spiritual seeker full of meaningless prattle?Maybe … Continue reading Celebrating Creation

I must confess. I can hold it in no longer. In a former career, I was a very hip keyboard player in the Seal Beach area.This is my second album cover, which followed my first release, which was entitled, "Getting Partially Down".Pictured here with me is my faithful Labrador mix, aptly named "Whitey". He is … Continue reading A Public Confession

This past week, I was in Tucson, Arizona for work, and was pleasantly surprised to find a reminder of my own father's service to his country. While driving to a meeting with the Tucson Airport Authority, I spotted signs by the roadway that read, simply "WWII Planes" with arrows pointing the directions to turn. After … Continue reading WWII Memories in Tucson

I find this rather sexist. I mean, where are the girls? Did our Lord not like them? In addition, our league will not let you coach in flip-flops.

Click on the photo....to remember.We are surrounded with folks like these every day. Take time today to love a friend.

Here is a helpful way to begin to attempt to deal with the tragic events of Monday of this week.

Its April, and you know what that means! Baseball season, yes. But even more important, at least for the next couple of weeks, is a new season of "Deadliest Catch" on Discovery Channel.The series details the journeys of five different fishing boats in the Bering Sea of Alaska, during the annual season for King Crab.This … Continue reading Deadliest Catch

I usually am bored by Gary Trudeau's humor. Not today. Click to enlarge.

Humming. Honking. A rush, a sort of buzz in the distance. Never a quiet moment, a constant under current of noise. Subtle, yet pervasive.One of the memories that I always have carried with me of New York City, both from our recent visit, and that of many prior trips, is the constant city noise. It … Continue reading Finding Solitude, Amidst The Rush