Seeking soft morning sounds, prefer them, wake up slowly, intentional, measured. Dim light through drawn, light blue curtains, draws me into the day beginning, Gentle music from the radio, classical, maybe Haydn, Mozart, or Bach, whatever it is, it’s perfect; bonus morning recently when a gentle rain fell outside the open window, water sounds soothe …
Month: April 2026
Cowboy Boots v. Italian Racing Shoes?
Hmm. Quite the difference. Sleek v. Chunky. Open question. Verdict still out ~
A History Lesson
“ After the Civil War, we had reconstruction. After Hoover, FDR. After Bush & Iraq, Obama. And after Trump? After we will have a bold [new chapter for America], a more progressive era [that will also not forsake those who fear the change, the progress].” Ro Khanna, US Rep. Let us work toward that sunrise …
This Is Our President
I’ve got a growing list of examples to support my personal judgement of our 45th & 47th President. In this particular instance I’ll share this; just leave it right here. This is the President of the United States. Arguably the most powerful office in the world, From a post on Truth Social: “Tuesday will be …
Calendar? Every Day!
Would that I adhere to this rule, this practice, this habit, This simple way of staying organized, Lo, for maybe 50 years I’ve been attracted to it, results have been mixed thus far… AI suggests,  “Check your calendar at the start and end of each day to stay on track. Block time for focused …
Inspiration? Artemis II
A good friend from college, he’s a mechanical engineer become aerospace manager, has spent the vast majority of his more than 30 years working in sector, and in particular, NASA projects, And in particular, lunar missions preparation, and in particular particular, the Artemis missions, And so he finds himself with his team at Mission Control …
Easter Monday
Like other holidays or feast days, Easter is a day to reflect and worship and celebrate and be together with others… It’s also the beginning of a season when we are invited to start anew, see and act in more meaningful and intentional ways to help others, and make the world a better place. For …
The Best Job In The World
What job would you do for free? Ha. Came to mind immediately. Billions of us do this. PARENTING. Perhaps the analog, MENTORING fits here too. Nothing more satisfying than seeing others learn and overcome and persevere and shine. INDEED!
Alleluia, Happy Easter!
These days it fundamentally comes down to faith for me. It comes down to the hope founded in the Paschal Mystery. God interceding in our human world for the better. And with Jesus in particular, the fundamental forever lesson that love wins. Alleluia! More on The Mystery? This from Wikipedia, “The first known use of …
Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis wrote a book by this title more than 75 years ago, “Mere Christianity”. It came from a series of talks on the radio Lewis did about well, Christianity. I was raised in that tradition and found my own strength and hope therein as an adolescent; faith and prayer still see me through my …