On a very hot September day, my daughter and I made our way to Livermore, Ca. to have lunch with a young woman we haven't seen in a while. Family friend, and one of the people that affectionately calls me dad, she sat in front of us with eyes full of life, story, and of …
Rolling Fog..
This is Kid Stuph..
I don't normally do this, but when I saw it I had to post it. With all the hatred and prejudice in the world, I think it is time to listen to the wisdom from a child... or rather, from some pretty astute kids. Take heed all...
Local Fan…
This week I was invited to a reading by the wonderful author, doodle artist and friend, J Clement Wall. It was held at Peet's Coffee on a warm summer evening. Everything seemed to be "right" about the night - even the normal traffic was gone, so where I thought I would be very late to …
6000 Miles to 18 Inches…
I'm starting to get back to normal from my 3 week trip to China. I have to say it was an amazing journey, and I could have stayed for 2 -3 times as long. The countryside was beautiful, food was wonderful, and people so nice and accommodating. Taking trips like this prompt a lot of …
Finding a Home
It has been about two months since I started my latest adventure: a new job. On the one hand, I really can’t say it is new because I've been doing the job for months, but only recently could I actually claim the title (and get business cards - woohoo!). I won't bore you with the …
One World – Why I Love the Olympics
You see it in stores, in houses, in coffee shops and restaurants. It's on billboards, webpages, tablets, and smartphones. It's on the minds and lips of everyone: The Olympics. Every 4 years the world comes together to showcase the best physical specimens they have to offer. People invest time, effort and energy into watching their …
Heroes… more than a sandwich…
Today is Memorial Day. For most North Americans, it is an opportunity to get off of work, fire up the grill, enjoy a long weekend, and... oh yeah... thank those that have served in the Armed Forces and remember those that gave their life for our freedoms. I have always been appreciative of those that …
Super Mom
So i was talking with my mom today, of course, being Mother's day. Again, she amazed me... I've already bragged that she went skydiving at age 66... awesome... I haven't bragged as much that she was in a TV movie with Pam Dawber, but yes, she was... I remember her taking 2 & 3 jobs …
Have napkin will travel…
Ok, I admit it. I have a bit of control freak in me. I like things in order, I'm a fan of symmetry, I appreciate defined lines. People always get on me because I will never wear wrinkled clothes, and I used to be so bad I had my closet organized by solids, then stripes and …