Its Earth Day.I have always been very moved by John Rutter's hymns, and in particular, the one noted below.For the beauty of the earthFor the glory of the skies,For the love which from our birth Overand around us lies.Lord of all, to Thee we raise,This our hymn of grateful praise.Here is hoping that as I … Continue reading For the Beauty of The Earth

Alright friends, we have booked the date. June 20th, at IFlyHollywood.

Ok, so tonight I have a cold, and I am sitting around the house feeling mostly poopy. However, there is something redemptive in this, catching up on the new season of Deadliest Catch. What a show!And then, in the midst of flipping over commercials with the DVR, I happen upon the commercial below. I just … Continue reading The World is Just Awesome

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This is my youngest daughter. This photo is now about 12 years old. Often, children teach us so much about ourselves and life, if we are but willing to listen. Jesus knew this too, and spoke of it.Perhaps 6 or 7 years ago, my youngest girl and I were driving someplace, to accomplish some long … Continue reading Professor Hawking, and a Ride in the Car

Joshua Bell is one of the world's most accomplished violinists. He plays a violin made 1713 by Antonio Stradivari during the Italian master's "golden period," toward the end of his career, when he had access to the finest spruce, maple and willow, and when his technique had been refined to perfection. It is estimated Mr. … Continue reading Leisure, The Subway, and Music

Three things.First, congratulations to the amazing Memphis Tigers. They played with heart, determination, and blinding speed. They should be in the NBA.Second, thank you Bruin basketball team for a great season, and thanks Ben Howland for exuding class in all you do.Third. Kevin Love, be true to your school. Wouldn't it be nice.....if you were.

Take a look at this photo. Click on it to enlarge. This is a long post, but stay with me.Sunday School EpiphanyLast Sunday, this man, who teaches a Sunday school class I often attend, was teaching on Revelation 3, and in particular, he pointed out this verse as one of several that may have lent … Continue reading Singing Nazis – Am I in That Chorus?

We are off to the desert for a couple days, the four of us. There might not be many more trips like this, before our oldest heads off to college next year.I am so thankful for my family, and for this ride called life. I thought I should share this John Mayer song, set to … Continue reading Say What You Need to Say

Last night we had the honor to attend Disney Hall, and experience the conducting of Gustavo Dudamel, the new (September 2009) conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The music was wonderful, the conducting passionate. I think I witnessed a visual representation of Joy.What impressed me most was Mr. Dudamel's sense (at 27 years old) of … Continue reading Humility & Passion – Gustavo Dudamel