“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Do you remember hearing this little rhyme when you were a kid? I do. I think it was my mom or dad’s way of helping me cope when someone bullied me. However, I don’t recall any … Continue reading →
Every time I look at this little guy, whom I’ve named Hugo, I smile. He is sitting on my desk night and day and whenever I walk into my office it’s as though he says, “Hi there.” So I respond with a “Hi there to you too, Hugo.” This … Continue reading →
Easier said than done, right? I walked with a friend recently and we both had a lot to say about the upcoming election, the death of Justice Ginsburg, and the state of affairs in the lives of some of our grandchildren. It was nice to talk things over without … Continue reading →
While going through some photos last week I opened a file with pictures from my tour of the national parks in 2016. I remember this photo in particular because out of a couple dozen fellow travelers only the five of us went out to the edge of a … Continue reading →
The sky has been so smoky the last few weeks here on the West Coast (almost apocalyptic) due to the wild fires, it has been dangerous to go outdoors except for necessities and then only with a good mask. I was unwilling to give up my daily walking … Continue reading →
Times are just plain tough right now. If you live in the West, as I do, fires are burning–consuming millions of acres, leveling entire towns and stealing every last possession of hundreds of thousands of people. Similar losses are occurring in the South and on the East Coast due … Continue reading →
I pulled out this essay from one of my books of years ago because it struck me as a great reminder of divine guidance and it cheered me up as I read it, especially during this challenging time. My sporty 1978 Toyota Celica with the convenient hatchback and … Continue reading →
Be well. Stay safe. And relax. I’m going to do the same.
Continue reading →There’s a saying in real estate that makes sense when you’re considering buying a piece of property. “Location, location, location.” Pick a place that will serve you well and will be a building or home you can count on to hold its value. Good point! But when it comes … Continue reading →
Thank you to all who have reached out to me. I am safe and my family too, though the smoke is such that we must remain indoors except for essentials.. The Santa Cruz Fairgrounds is just two miles from where I live and is currently being used as … Continue reading →