Sitting one evening at the table, talking to my younger daughter. She’s in her pajamas; me too. She’s playing with her dolls. I’m listening, face in my hands. Nodding off, I gently drift. “Dad, you’re falling asleep...!”, she mocks me. And then she goes back to her story, recounting a “Full House” episode. I’m focusing …
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Lyrics Post: “Where The Streets Have No Name”
This tune came to mind recently, and I was pretty well immediately taken back to when I first heard it three decades ago. The riff, the lyric, the vibe of the late 80’s...U2 cut through all the layers and delivered essential, guitar-laden soul music, words that went to the deep places; especially with Joshua Tree …
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Spontaneous Reflection: COVID
So much has changed since COVID came to us, so much, in so many ways, so many ways, yet the challenge, the tragedy, maybe more fundamental. How many people infected, millions upon millions upon millions more. So many millions we really can’t comprehend. And the deaths, in this American country alone, three hundred and fifty …
Feed The Birds
Simple joy, feeding the birds. Two feeders hang off the house, outside windows, we get a good view. My grandparents fed the birds. My parents fed the birds; heck, one of the feeders I use is from my folks. It’s just so peaceful. Listen to the birds. Listen to them, warblers, wrens, finches, doves. Squirrels …
Navalny
Democracy is for all humanity, at least it should be, in my humble opinion. One country in which democracy has long struggled is Russia. One voice that resonates from within? Alexei Anatoliovich Navalny. He has become maybe the most powerful voice calling for an end to corruption and more transparency in the Russian political system, …
Skinned Knees: Hope Is A Salve
Skinned knees. Remember them before? Maybe recently? Even if it’s been a while since you physically fell to the ground...maybe you’ve had a series of fails at work - it’s sort of the same. It stings; it hurts; the wound lingers, there’s periodic pain, it doesn’t go away quickly. What’s the answer, what’s the salve …
Ah, Glorious Slumber!
“Ah glorious slumber”, I often think. More, and especially quality sleep equals longer, happier life. Sleep fills us up, fortifies, heals us. Some need a little more, some a little less, but we all need it. Tired? Sleep! Stressed? Sleep! Lately I’ve been both of the above. Lots of change, very busy at work, COVID …
DIY
Do it yourself. An example. Slashed soaker hose Not good Let’s see about fixing it Not too shabby Problem solved #gratitude
These Songs, These Words, Closer to God
Talking to a good friend recently, talking about my struggles of late, my thoughts and feelings therein, and how my writing relates... For better or worse, I lay a lot of it out here, you see... It’s a blend of diary and journal and blog, giving me both the personal and creative outlet, together, I …
Transfer
Freestyle on it, on the transfer. “What transfer?” you ask? The transfer of power, political power, the power over others. We mark Inauguration Day in these United States as a cornerstone of our American Democracy. The peaceful transfer of power. This time it’s 45 to 46. In spite of the struggle and the lies and …
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