The Peak of Inspiration

I was taught a very simple lesson today.  And it was taught me in a very simple way.  Circumstances compelled me to stop at our local Dairy Queen for lunch.  I was going to keep my order as small and cheap as possible.  The plan when I walked through the door was to just get…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…