Christmas Thoughts 3

Christmas thoughts today.
A season for revival.
Love reaches deeply.

Christmas Thoughts 2

Christmas thoughts today.
The gift of love for all men.
Peace on earth one day.

Christmas Thoughts 1

Christmas thoughts today.
The Christ child - humble birth but ...
Eternal splendor!

Global Warming

Sixteen degrees now.
Global warming skips Upland.
Maybe warm somewhere????

It's a Crazy World Out There

Bush has to dodge shoes.
Teen and women terrorists.
The world unravels.

Spiritual Warfare

Believing the lie.
An insidious weapon -
Of mass destruction.

Source of Strength

People are hurting.
Friends and family alike.
God's arms extend wide.

Politics as Usual

Bail out big finance
But don't loan to big auto!
Politics amuck!

Subsaharan Madness

Mugabe reigns on
While Zimbabwe is ruined.
An insane despot.

November's Lament

I'm a bit weary.
A grey November turned cold.
I need to look up.

My Take on Autumn 2008

I have enjoyed Fall. 

The leaves were spectacular. 

Plus apples galore.

An Election Perspective

Obama: wins strong.
McCain: gracious in defeat.
God: still controls all.

A Celebration of Life

Funeral today.
A good friend's mom passed away.
Her life was well lived.

What A Dream Last Night!!!

Suburban warfare.
In Ellicott City yet!
Repose? How bizarre!

How to Cope...

Two friends stressed for sure.
We worry over our kids.
God understands it.

The Road Show

Orlando last week.
The Gartner Symposium.
A great tech event.

The Tennis Match..

Solid tennis time.
Good volleys with my daughter.
Special exercise.

UCC Pot Luck Supper on 10/5

Food and fellowship.
Pastas, carbs and some desserts.
A great church supper.

Korean War Memorial

I'm struck by the eyes.
Are they angry or hollow?
I'd understand both....

A Digital Immigrant

Music. Skype. Facebook.
The online experience.
A cultural shift.

The Soccer Experience

Cool air and gray clouds.
Soccer amidst the corn fields.
A good game tonight.

Labor Day & Hurricanes

Gustav was no slouch.
The 1935 storm!
What about Hannah?

Labor Day Thoughts 2

Labor Day Holiday.
The day to celebrate work.
Faith and freedom join.

Labor Day Thoughts 1

A curious twist.
Today is September 1st.
A heat wave begins.

Back to School Tradition

The first day of school.
I took Pat's picture this morn.
Tradition lives on!

The Continuum

Search for contentment.
Avoid complacency's trap.
I struggle with this.

Southwest Utah

Bryce. Zion. Kolob.
God's splendid geology.
Let the rocks cry out!

Reflecting Tonight

KBAQ streams.
I am quite content tonight.
E-mailed a good friend.

What A Summer

Change has been constant.
Ninety days of intense flux.
A season to cope.

Personal Rx

Work hard in the morn.
Next - the Adirondack chair.
Enjoy the sunshine.

Spring Cleaning

The lawn has been mowed.
Winter's yard clutter removed.
The garage looms next.

Parental Ruminations ...

Letting your kids go.
Guidance and independence.
Where is the fulcrum?

What's Important?

Good phone call tonight.
Catching up with my brother.
Sharing and wisdom.

Club Run Front Nine

Played golf yesterday.
My son and I were rusty.
More practice needed!!!!

Art Appreciation

It's just before dawn.
Orange skies beyond Four Peaks.
Close your eyes and dream.

Reminiscing

Bob Seger music.
Not the deepest words, per se.
But I do reflect.

Restaurant Critic

Ducky's Restaurant.
Local Kokomo flavor.
A good breakfast place.

My 2:30 Session

I don't nap often.
Yet the poolside sirens called.
Today I followed....

Southern Cal Cultural Geography

Malibu. Palm Springs.
Orange County. Riverside.
Drive thru the Southland.

Desert Thoughts

The desert in spring.
Wildflowers. Blooming cacti.
A teeming biome.

What's in the Queue?

It's an email night.
Catching up on work and play.
A form of release.

He is Risen!

The first Easter morn.
Angels with the rock rolled back.
The tomb is empty!!!

March 21 Reflection

Today's Good Friday.
Christ's day of extreme torture.
Done to save our souls.

Basketball Craze

March madness prevails.
Hysteria 'cross the land.
Go UCLA!

Misty Morning

Warm air over snow pack.
The fog conceals the landscape.
I hope the sun wins!

February

Cold and snowy days. 

Yet the daylight grows longer. 

A tease of spring time.

Politics as Usual

Election debates.
A lot of talk but nothing said.
I am not impressed.

January Heat Wave!

January thaw.
Sixty-three degrees at noon!
Amazing weather.

The Challenge of Grasping the Details

Paying attention.
The wonder of vast detail.
Savor what we see.

Friday 1/4

Sipping my coffee.
Checking e-mail for starters.
Watching the sun rise.

Winter Daze

Windy snow showers.
An Indiana staple.
Good to be inside.

2008

Spending time with friends.
Celebrating the New Year!
It's 2008!