Sweet Choices at Christmas

Doves? Pralines? Turtles?
Ghirardelli or Truffles?
Life requires choices.

Wedding Thoughts

A wedding today.
Celebration with our friends.
God's blessings abound.

Reflection on 2011

Just another year? 

Or more experience gained? 

Let's hope it's wisdom.

A New Day

My eyes blink open.
Thoughts, breaths, and then some footsteps.
The new day begins.

Political Lament

What did I expect?
The supercommittee failed.
Not very super.

November 2011 Snow

The season's first snow.
Three inches - heavy wet stuff.
OK - that's enough.

What a Day That Was

Music in my head.
David Byrne's creative muse.
What a day that was.

Nov 5 Sunrise

The morning person.
Running my errands early.
Savoring sunrise.

August 28 Message

Message summarized.
In seventeen syllables.
"Power through prayer."

Practical Advice to Self

How to best move on.
Start by giving it to God.
Then pray through details.

A Midwest Thing - V2

I just don't get it.
Driving and parking on lawns.
When in Rome, I guess.....

A Midwestern Thing - V1

I just don't get it.
Driving and parking on lawns.
Is it anarchy?

How Time Flies

Harder to come by.
All of the kids are in town!
Making memories.

Mount Rainier Summit

Close to the summit.
Wispy clouds and the blue sky.
Mount Rainier inspires.

Summer Nights

Warm and still tonight.
A lone cicada chirping.
Classic summer night.

Where are the Seattle Clouds?

Some snowcapped mountains?
Visible from Seattle?
I now have the proof!

Mount St. Helens

View: Mount St. Helens.
Thought: active geology.
Truth: God's creation.

Outdoor Art

The beauty of art.
Indigenous expression.
A Northwest staple.

Seattle Postcard

A crystal blue sky.
Mount Rainier towers beyond.
Seattle glimmers.

A Coffee Binge

What a coffee rush!
Portland first. Then Seattle.
Ten days indulgence.

The Immensity of God

An old growth forest.
Near the base of Mount Rainier.
I sense God's power

A Real Troll in Seattle

The Fremont Troll waits.
Looming large under the bridge.
And Portland is weird?

The Pike Place Market - Choices

The Pike Place Market.
Chowder, pastry , and fresh fruit.
What should we snack on?

The Pike Place Market - Colors

The Pike Place Market.
Teeming with searching shoppers.
Flowers draw my eyes.

Matthew 9:35

Moved with compassion.
Seeing the pain of the crowd.
We are told to pray.

Vegas Health Care - Rx

The oxygen bar.
To renew? To recover?
Do they take flex cards?

It's A Dry Heat

Poolside in Vegas.
There is a bit of a breeze.
I'll take the respite.

Southwest Economics

The "boom bust" cycle.
Desert cities under stress.
Foreclosures abound.

July Weddings

It's that time of year.
Weddings on our calendar.
Special and holy.

Savor the Moments

On the road with Vick.
Lavender next to Mt. Hood.
Take me back again.

The Power Outage

Richard's for breakfast.

Lunch: Panera and WI-FI.

Me and Nan today.

Power of the Mind Unleashed

Telepathic skills.
"You're too full to finish those..."
How did she do that?

Dedicated to Bill Gould

Hug someone today.
They need it and so do you.
It's cheap therapy.

A Restless Night

Tossed and turned last night.
Too much budget work, I guess.
My sleep was numbered.

Spring - A Self-Absorbed View

Spring - it's official!

The crocuses are blooming!

What's the pollen count?

Spring - A Pessimistic View

Spring - it's official!

The crocuses are blooming!

Next - some snow showers?

Spring - An Optimistic View

Spring - it's official!

The crocuses are blooming!

Next - the daffodils.

Sunday Afternoon at Payne's

Two cafe' mochas.
As we work at Payne's today.
Our time together.

A Breath of Fresh Air on March 11

A warmer Friday.

I need to clear my head some.

A Greenway walk helps.

The Winter Sky

One plus for winter:

The blue sky on the clear days.

A sight to behold.

Snow In Seattle

Been quite a winter.

The snow followed me westward.

To Seattle yet.

Golgotha Conversation

"Gimme a nail." "Why?"

"I'm told to crucify him."

"I already gave."

Snow & Ice & Family Bonding

My back's a bit sore.
Chipping blocks of ice away.
O son, where art thou?

Patience and Perspective

Traffic jam today!
Upland road work clogs Main Street!
I lost three minutes!

The Winter Doldrums

The winter doldrums.
They are starting to recede.
My outlook improves.

Jan 21 - Mood and Weather

Winter's grip this morn.

Two degrees and a snowpack.

Sunshine is welcome.