Stand Tall Like The Sunflower

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

I find it humorous sometimes that even the most mundane occurrences can have an impact on our awareness.
My wife, daughter, and I moved into our home nine years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like it does today. We live on a corner, higher [...]

Letting Go Of Mr. J.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Meet Mr. J., a grade school librarian. Over the years, many students came through the halls of this particular school and they all adored Mr. J. He had a way with children by knowing each student by his/her name and making all of them feel special. It was not unusual to walk past the library [...]

Facing Your Fear

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Fear is part of being on your growing edge.
I'm not certain where this statement comes from. I'd like to take credit for it, but I think someone much wiser than I am said this.
Most people consider fear an emotion to be avoided at all costs. Here, it is considered an indication of change and growth. [...]

The Struggle

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

What do butterflies have in common with the human spirit? Meet Maggie, a middle aged wife and mother who was about to find out.
Maggie wasn’t rich like a millionaire or poor in a manner of being homeless. She was living an average comfortable life. It was made even better when a beautiful baby girl came [...]

Digging For Gold

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

When I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved. [...]