Red and green and festive, that’s what I go for this time of year. The lights are everywhere, decoration abounds that adds to the mood. Another variation on the same theme: let the joy flow to the fore, let the light shine bright, let your spirit be lifted, and strive to do the same for …
Find the Joy
I know how I want to feel. I know how I wish I felt. And yet, the joy seems fleeting. Sitting down at the table, getting greeting cards together to go out for the holidays, the afternoon light spills in behind me. A few stuffed animals watch over my careful work. This time of year, …
Holidays, Parties, & Good Cheer
It’s that time of year, it’s time once again for the holiday cheer. A mixed bag at best, I really don’t jest, but let me tell you why it’s better than the rest. But without the rhythm, I don't really have the time. 🙂 Here's the deal. It's the time of year with special opportunities. …
Old Stories, Albums, Life
Was gonna rant on and on about early Dave Matthews lyrics. The first two albums I listened to way back when — “Under The Table and Dreaming”, and “Crash”...so much good music and words put together. Fun, creative, inspired, it was all of that and more. I pulled out “Crash” for the drive home last …
Grounded in Service
What should I do next? Often the answer is, “How can I help?” When in doubt, help someone out. Wash the dishes; switch the laundry; pick up the living room; bring a treat to work; make dinner; send a nice note to someone you haven’t reached out to lately; call an old friend; call a …
S.G.L.
When this guy came into my life in 1972, the joy and excitement and possibility seemed endless. I was five years old. He became my younger brother, and I was THRILLED. S.G.L. My family was big on initials growing up. So that's my brother: S.G.L. I didn't "learn" much from him in those early years; …
What’s in a List?
I always come back to the same thing. It’s my default. It’s what ended up grounding me, proving again and again the proper path. Sometimes I feel like I’ve got too much on the to-do list. It’s endless. And then I’m not getting enough done. Or maybe more accurately, things take longer than I estimate, …
My Office Today & a Little Lemonade from Lemons
Saw it coming if I was paying attention. Very runny nose, increasingly frequent cough, growing crankiness (for him and me), and BOOM, my son got sick. Aren’t they always sick this time of year, little kids? Never mind. He’s gotta stay home sick, and today ok for me to work from home (Thankful!), so here …
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Guest Post: Reflection, There and Here.
This piece was written by guy who's an artist, a teacher, a creator, a husband and father, a person of great faith. I read this post on his facebook page a couple weeks back, and wanted to share it. He graciously allowed me to do so. Here's some great insight and "Reflection: There and Here. …
The Sun, Parker, The Solar Winds, The Beginning
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