Everything slows down at the coast, Conversation, expectation, heart rate, The lull of the ocean, white noise, white ripple, brown, blue, gray, Everything slows, the cold wind blows through, slow shift in the chair, sitting low on the deck, Mind, thoughts slow, ponder troubles and joys and the sun, low too in the southern sky, …
Category: Attitude
A Place Called Helvetia
A small town in Oregon, a few miles west of Portland. It is a rural place; quite green, lush, tranquil. One spot in particular is about all I really know about Helvetia, first-hand: Helvetia Tavern. It's a destination I've been visiting off and on for the better part of 20 years (I love that phrase, …
Lyrics Post: Cheeseburger In Paradise”
There's this song I memorized a long time back. I've sang it a thousand times if not a once. It still makes me smile. And it still makes me hungry. Thank You, Jimmy Buffett! "Cheeseburger In Paradise" Tried to amend my carnivorous habitsMade it nearly seventy daysLosin' weight without speedEatin' sunflower seedsDrinkin' lots of carrot …
How We Spend Time
I've got an annual trip coming up with a few good friends from college. We've gotten together every year for the better part of 20 years, to catch-up, enjoy the coast, and generally ground ourselves. It's a great time, and I feel super-blessed every year I get the chance to be with these guys. And …
“Patience is a Virtue”
Another lesson from my grandma comes to mind frequently. Why? Because I find myself oft repeating the phrase to my kids. Mind you, they're little kids, so I'm pretty sure they don't understand the context. That said, I use the words regularly: "Patience is a virtue." Not sure whether grandma got it from the epic …
Not Ready? Let it Soak
Grandma Lucille's wisdom regarding washing dishes, pots, and pans that weren't quite ready to get clean? Let it soak. Good advice that applies not only to dishes, but other aspects of life as well. In a rut with a relationship? Sometimes it's good to take a step back and give it some time. Stumped with …
The Harvest is Abundant
“The harvest is abundant but there are few laborers.” So explained Jesus his way to his friends in the Book of Luke. I found this entry when I was thinking about my Sunday post. I've been looking forward each week to find some glimmer of insight to share from the regular Sunday readings. This time …
Comfort Zone
This weekend there is a Fall Festival at our kids' elementary school. I'm volunteering to work for an hour in the afternoon. Stepping out of the comfort zone. Friday I took the day off to go with our younger daughter to a pumpkin patch with her class. I didn't know any parents of the kids …
De la Cruz
Actually this piece should be entitled, "De la Cruz and Rosa, Too." I've grown up with the first name in my life for a long time. In the city I'm from, there is a major road that runs north/south that bears this name. It runs by the airport. The English translation of "De la Cruz" …
Lyrics Post: “Mysterious Ways”
U2. Achtung, Baby! So many good songs. “...if you want to kiss the sky, better learn how to kneel, on your knees, boy...” I love this line. I love the image, I love the instruction, I love the beat it goes along with. Here's the rest of the song. From 1991 to today, still gets …
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