This past weekend, Nancy & I ditched civilization and went here. Yosemite. We were here to celebrate 20 years of marriage, marked officially on October 29th.We had a wonderful time, walking, talking, resting, eating, hiking the Mist Trail. Yosemite Valley is from 1,500 to 2,000 feet below the cliffs that surround it, and as a … Continue reading Beauty Beyond My Comprehension

Lately, there are these ideas drifting in and out of my head.These thoughts have been there now for some time, wandering in and out of my days and nights, and I have been pondering how to get them out in writing. Thoughts about Our Purpose, the meaning of life, if you will. Why I am … Continue reading How Do I Say This?

Today is Veteran's Day. My Dad was a veteran, and I am forever thankful. Deeply thankful.This morning on NPR I heard THIS. It is simply wonderful. Make sure you click "Listen Now", the music is completely perfect.

For anyone with teenage girls, this is wonderful.

We have a new President. I did not vote for him, but I will be praying Mr. Obama and his family. Perhaps this is an era of new hope, I hope the Democrats can lead with humility, the Republicans certainly did not. A young teenage friend of mine posted this on his Facebook today. It … Continue reading Now What Will They Do?

Listen to this guy:

I am in Boston this weekend for a conference. While here, we were presented with a short video that explains, rather completely, what has been happening in our economy over the past several years. Please note, there is a comment about why "no one ever asked what these properties were worth". That is what I … Continue reading The Grand Decline Explained