Julie Riggs is one of the people in this photo. I have no idea which one, and it really does not make any difference. What does make a difference is what this college senior is choosing to do when she is not preparing to graduate from the University of Georgia.Read about it here. Oh, and … Continue reading Vodka, Hookers, and Grace

A couple of weeks ago, we went to the birthday party of a dear friend, who is turning a significant age marker, which will remain classified. Ok, its 50. A good man, indeed, someone I have known and loved for many years.The party was held at the home of friends in Corona Del Mar, close … Continue reading Beautiful and Obscene

First National Championship - 1950May 13, 2007 - UCLA Women's Water Polo won the 100th UCLA National Championship. Thirty of those championships were by women.The most accomplished athletic program in the history of the NCAA. Bar non.Jackie Robinson, John Wooden, Rafer Johnson, Dwight Stones, Evelyn Ashford, Florence Griffith Joyner, Bill Walton, Kareem, Anne Meyers, Karrie … Continue reading Bruins Make History

One night last week I awoke at 3:00 AM sharp. I have no idea why. I usually sleep through the night with little interruption; a Divine gift to my simple and naive soul, perhaps.Our family had enjoyed Mexican food the evening before, and lying there in the dark, I realized I was thirsty. After thinking … Continue reading Late Night Reflection

If you look a couple posts down, you will see that I have a new occasional reader of my blog. Greg Lang is an author who lives in Georgia who writes about the amazing bonds between, and importance of, Dads and Daughters. Anyone who has chosen a life of writing for this cause is, in … Continue reading New Internet Friend

Go here. This is very interesting. I am completely excited! Thanks to my good buddy KC for this tip!

Its Saturday. Heather made a list. Here it is. Click to enlarge. I love my daughter.

Being 48 years old and working at a desk job can sometimes be a bit dull. What to do? Since I cannot get a crewing job on the Time Bandit, I have another idea.Remember the Rat Pack? I have decided that I need my own personal Pat Pack, or posse, or entourage, also know as … Continue reading My Funky Bunch

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