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My Thoughts Wandered Far Afield
Here’s a bit of obscure information. On my morning walk today I was converting miles into kilometers in my head, just for practice. For some reason that led me to think about other units of measurement, at which point the word “parsec” popped into my brain....
Reflecting on My Mom
On this Mother’s Day I find myself reflecting on the impact my mom had on my life. She’s been gone for eight years, and there are relatively long periods of time when I am not actively, consciously thinking about her. But I know she’s still there, and the ripples...
April Fool’s Day
On this April Fools Day, I invite you to take the risk of looking foolish. How many times do we let the fear of looking foolish hold us back and keep us from allowing our light to shine? Let today be the day when you unburdened yourself of that particular fear....
Without Regret
Over the past two and a half months I have been engaged in a bit of digital housekeeping - specifically focusing on the bloated photo collection on my phone. Thanks to a clever little hack I read about it has become a manageable task because it will be spread out...
Letting Our Light Shine
From the first time I saw a photograph of this sculpture I have been drawn to it. And it is currently on display on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. What a thrill it was for me to be able to stand there in the dark and soak in this remarkable creation. Leonard Cohen said,...
My Book Has Been Published!
One year to write - Twelve years to procrastinate - A couple of intense months to edit and format. I am pleased to announce that my book, Keeping My Feet Firmly Planted in the Flow: a Year of Journeying Through Grief & Gratitude, is now available to order on...
Music That Touches Me
For a whole lot of years now Carrie Newcomer’s music has been one of the touchstones in my life. On a frequent and regular basis her songs speak to my heart and for my heart. I come back to them again and again because they remind me what is true (at least for me)...
Nineteen Years Ago
Nineteen years ago today I had the life-changing honor and privilege of marrying Veronica Lassen. We had no idea what lay ahead for us nor how quickly it would come, and that is one of life’s great and gracious gifts. What we knew was that love had brought us...
What if . . . ?
What if the point is simply to remember who I am - really, truly, deep down, through and through? Maybe that is why I am here. Maybe that is why we are all here. There are those occasions, usually fleeting, but very real nonetheless, when I catch at least a glimpse...