In the Shepherds' Minds

Just tending the herd.
When angels appear and sing.
Eternal changes....

Advent Thoughts

The purple candle.

On the first Advent Sunday.

It's a day of hope.

Monday Again?

Daylight emerges.

Another Monday morning.

A promising start.

Wendy's Observation

Vanilla frosty...

"It's heresy in a cup!"

Per my friend David.

A Pause in the Action

Mowing and mulching.

When the Lord shifts my focus.

Fall hues as a gift....

Scorched Earth

Scorched earth assignment:

Remove leaves from the culvert.

Mission accomplished!

The Sounds of Fall

It must be autumn. 

IPR and fundraising. 

It's a worthy cause.

Saturday

Just running errands.

And then I notice this tree.

Saturday changes....

Who Am I - Deut 9:4

A work in progress. 

It is not my righteousness.... 

But God's grace that rules....

First Things First

Where do I begin?

Grade Papers? Bills? Mail? E-mail?

Maybe a haiku....

Be Someone's Hero Today

We can be heroes.
By random acts of kindness.
If "just for one day".

Surreal Playlist at 39000 Feet

Lather. White Rabbit.

Astronomy Dominé.

Legend of a Mind.

Learning to Fly

Some songs play best "loud".
Like Pink Floyd's "Learning to Fly".
I soar as I hear.

Unusual and Rare Airline Conversation

"No thank you - I'm stuffed!"
"Those cheese nips were so filling!"
"And good for you too!"

Isaiah 1:18 - The Approachable God

Our God says "Come now -"
"Let us reason together."
Words for thought and hope.

Anaheim Flowers

Anaheim flowers.

Birds of paradise stand out.

I enjoy the view.

From Columbus to Wheeling

Eastern Ohio.
On I-70 today.
Taking it all in....

Our Eternal Hope

Transformed to glory!
A friend's wife and friends' parents.
They are in heaven!

Thoughts in the Car

Contemplation day.
Ten hour drive for a wake.
Alone with my thoughts.

Fall 2010

I know that it's fall. 

And that it is way too warm. 

Trust me - it will change.

Kolob Canyon - Zion National Park

The Kolob Canyons.
The quiet side of Zion.
Just incredible....

Jesus Got Away

Jesus got away.
To the sea and the mountains!
How should we recharge?

A Crazy Monday

A missing wallet.
It sets the tone for the day!
Good news! My error....

Walking the Greenway

Viva La Vida. 

On the Cardinal Greenway. 

Music and walking.

Idol Worship

Good sermon today.
From Deuteronomy 4.
What is my idol?

Call to Action

It's not what you think.
It's not what you plan yet stall.
You are what you do.

Experience Utah via Coffee

The sun on my back.
Sipping coffee at Starbucks.
St. George Utah. Ahh....

Just Ruminating

I'm dreaming tonight....
Dining at the Whiptail Grill.
In Springdale Utah.

The Utah Sky

The blue Utah sky.
Rock croppings provide contrast.
God's work on display.

Travel With My Wife

Travel with my wife.
We really enjoy the time.
Blessings beyond words.

Sunday Night Baseball

Miller and Morgan.
Calling the Twins and Angels.
Sunday night baseball.

A Wedding Toast

To Jon and Heidi:
Your wedding was beautiful.
May God bless you both.

And Can It Be?

God's amazing love.
Per Wesley's And Can It Be?
Christ dying for me.

The Joshua Tree

U2's on tonight.
The Joshua Tree plays on.
Good background music.

Venus in August

I'm stuck on Venus.
Scanning the southwestern sky.
Awe and habit merged.

The Gift of Prayer

The gift of prayer.
Speaking with the Almighty!
I dare not waste it.

Ethics or Embarrassment

Too much change returned.
The clerk just can't get it right.
Should I just keep it?

Thought for Today - August 11

Striving for balance.
God. Family. Work. Leisure.
More than just percents.

Who Are The Leading Progressives?

Who's a progressive?
One who looks to change the world?
Or one who seeks truth?

Tempe Forecast for July 16

The Tempe Forecast:
One hundred and twelve today!
But it's a dry heat....

A Midday Summer's Dream

Sometimes I wonder.
Does summertime lead to dreams?
What would Shakespeare say?

Kodachrome Basin State Park - Utah

Solitude. Splendor.
Kodachrome Basin State Park.
A well kept secret.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce's mysteries.
Hoodoos and chimneys abound.
I gaze and ponder.

Zion National Park

Southwestern Utah.
At Zion National Park.
Majestic beauty.

Virgin River - Arizona and Utah

The Virgin River.
Scouring the canyons through time.
My question - how long?

A Mud Garden?

Too much rain in June.
My garden plans are no more.
Better luck next year.

Stargazing

Stargazing last night. 

Distant lightning flickers some. 

God. Universe. Me.

Ivanhoe's Dilemma

Coffee Toffee Shake?
Or Blueberry Hill Sundae?
What do I feel like?

Classroom Moving Day

Moving a classroom.
Pitching, packing and stacking.
All in a day's work.

Memorial Day - Thanks to Our Veterans!

The ultimate price.
Paid by our soldiers world-wide.
To keep our freedoms.

Memorial Day Weekend

The start of summer.
Memorial Day Weekend.
I'm traditional.

Too Much Rain

It has been raining.
Really more than I care for.
But the lawn loves it.

College Graduation

Commencement today.
Graduates' hard work pays off.
A fulfilling time.

Computer Problems

Friends' computer woes.
Motherboard? Power Supply?
More testing needed.

A Daily Must Read

The Mutt's Comic Strip.
Humor and philosophy.
I appreciate.

May 3rd Rainbow

The rainbow last night.
Photo does not do justice.
You should have been there!

Our Anniversay on May 2

Sunday was special.
Twenty-nine years together.
Thanks Lord for the time.

A Frank Lloyd Wright Paraphrase

Don't ignore beauty.
It will leave and you'll miss it.
Instead, invest there.

The Hoosier Spring Landscape

Delight for the eyes.
The redbud tree in spring bloom.
A splash of color.

April 2010

Quite the busy stretch.
Projects at work and at home.
I should relax more.

Rainy Soccer Match

Sitting in the rain.
Watching our son play soccer.
We were not alone!

Natural Color

Blooming daffodils.
Spring time color and fragrance.
Take time to enjoy.

Obsessive Speculation

Do you speculate?
"What if this?" or "What if that?"
My advice: let go.....

The Golgotha Contrast

Hung between two thieves.
One heaps scorn; one seeks mercy.
Christ would have saved both.

Matts Big Breakfast - Phoenix

Matt's Big Breakfast place. 

From "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives". 

A Phoenix mainstay.

Thoughts on Christ's Passion

Christ's persecution.
Do I fully grasp His pain?
How deep is His love!

Canaan in the Desert Prayer Garden

Prayer. Reflection.
At Canaan in the Desert.
Quiet time with God.

Arizona State University

Walking ASU.
Urban landscape and nature.
A learning enclave.

Phoenix Goes Green

The desert is green!
A lot of rain this winter.
Wildflowers are next.

Scottsdale Town Suites

The Scottsdale Town Suites.
Great hotel and location.
They are there to serve.

There's Always a Need

Who might you pray for?
Do you know someone who hurts?
Lift them up to God.

Coldplay - Let's Talk

Nothing making sense?
Are you lost or incomplete?
You and I - let's talk.

Phoenix Observations

Yes - it's the desert.
Yes - it's teeming urban sprawl.
Yes - I like Phoenix.

Slowly but Surely

The snow is melting.
The days are getting longer.
We've turned the corner.

Early February

It's been quite hectic.
Col's art show. Sons into town.
I am exhausted.

Audio Knock Out Drops

Asleep in the car.
The Ryan Farish impact.
Jazz new age fusion.

Saturday Morning

I'm paying some bills.
Pandora streams a channel.
As I sip coffee.

Trip to the Dentist

In the dentist's chair.
Not a pleasant task at hand -
But I do trust him.....

A Good Start

Quiet time this morn.
The scones are in the oven.
Thanks God for today!

Ecclesiastes Thoughts

Fatalistic prose?
Or wisdom to live our lives?
Enjoy work and life.

Freezing Fog

Freezing fog this morn.
Roads were a bit slick from it.
Enough to close schools.

Haitian Poverty

Haitian poverty.
The earthquake exacerbates.
How will we repond?

Trader Joe's Indy

I like Trader Joe's.
A boutique grocery store.
It is worth the drive.

Legal Hassles

Some legal concerns.
It's tough to navigate them.
Is a lawyer next?

The Haiti Earthquake

The Haiti earthquake.
Devastation. Loss of life.
Where do you begin?

Hoosier Basketball

Fairmount Friday night.
Full of high school basketball.
Tradition lives on.

The Saturday Routine

Saturday morning.
Running our weekly errands.
Close with breakfast out.

New Orleans Memory

Some powdered beignets.
A cup of Cafe du Monde.
French Quarter bistro.

An Olfactory Delight

Driving down the lane. 

Chimney smoke flirts with the car. 

Smells like hickory.

Bowl Mania or Bowl Yawn?

I'm disconnected.
Too many college bowl games.
The Meineke Bowl????

A Quiet Night

The house is quiet.
All are asleep or away.
I'll try to adjust.

Space Management

We regained some space!
The Christmas tree is down now.
It's time to move on.

Sacred Spain Exhibit

Faith and art combined.
The Sacred Spain Exhibit.
At the IMA.