Category: 2022
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Blood, Sweat… And Tears
In the files of my memory is a folder called “Donations” with a sub-folder labeled “Blood Drive”. It has pictures of my dad, leaving the yard to give blood at the community center, coming home with gauze taped to his arm. He gave as often as he could, for as long as he could. Eventually…
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The Mountains
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalm 121:1 “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” John Muir I sense a universal desire among humankind to visit the mountains. The need for clear and cool air, and to have the quiet overcome the noise. To stand and…
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Letter to the Youth
I am not really a writer. But sometimes that’s what I need to be. And right now, there’s something in my heart that wants to come out. And this is the best way that I know of to set it free. According to science, humans are born with two fears. The fear of falling and…
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The Backroads
Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life… Matthew 7:14 I love the backroads. I love how the lead to the quiet places. I love how, the farther you drive on them, the brighter the stars shine. I love how you can take your time, nobody in front of…
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Fishers and Catchers
I think there are a thousand life lessons being illustrated in front of our eyes at any given moment. And, as I was sitting by a lake the other day, one of them became obvious to me. I didn’t like everything that was being taught by this one. So maybe this isn’t written to you…
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The Bass Singers
Times have changed. When I was young, all the boys wanted to sing bass. A low voice confirmed your masculinity. Bass was in abundant supply. Maybe it was just my perception which was skewed because of my own desires. Maybe it was specific to the location I grew up in. But it seems to me,…
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The Elements
There are nearly 400,000 plant species in this world. Some are rare and exotic, others mundane and ordinary. From scrub oak to the huge redwood. Cucumbers and potatoes. Herbs and fruits. Some underwater and many above. Some valued and others noxious. Tares and wheat. I find it fascinating that you can plant an onion right…
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Moments
Life is a succession of moments. Some good, some bad. Every moment carries a value, be it small or large, positive or negative. The sum total of what these moments add to our lives determines whether our life is rich or poor. This value is paid out immediately, in the moment. There are no back…
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The Absence of Inspiration
A little background to this one… Most of the time I have a subject or two bouncing around in the back of my brain, a line of thought I would like to pursue. And, given time and meditation, it will turn into something that I deem worthy enough to put into words. Other times, it…
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The Language Barrier
There are over 7,000 known languages in the world. There are untold number of accents that each language is spoken with. Add to that pronunciation, vocabulary, tone of voice, and all the many other factors that make one voice distinguishable from another. Each person has a different way of verbalizing their thoughts. We all travel…
The Peak of Inspiration 