A Holy Night Indeed
Very busy today, but I can’t leave you without something wonderful. This is my absolute favorite Christmas hymn. And rightfully so. I can only imagine — and that so incredibly… Read more »
Author Archives: Robert Fraleigh
I should’ve joined the Navy…
It’s an odd thing — I’ve long had problems with the water. And yet I love sailing. But I’ve never done it. But oddly (again), I’ve followed America’s Cup sailing… Read more »
Damn the Trains
Well, here’s a little case where two things about which I’ve written in the past have intersected in real life. I’ve been a fan of Matt Galat and his Jayoe… Read more »
A Hero when it Counts
We call a lot of people “heroes,” and quite often, rightfully so. These are people who really give of themselves — sometimes at great cost — to make the lives… Read more »
A Little Peace
Some like the bustle of the “big city,” but there’s something to be said for pleasant and quiet. I live just a short bike ride from one of the biggest… Read more »
Follow-Up: A Sacrifice of Praise
I’m actually following up yesterday’s piece with this one. Because the song I’m sharing here means something. As I’ve seen creation as a comfort that God is truly there and… Read more »
Comfort in Creation
I’ve been doing a lot of praying lately (and learning a tremendous amount about myself through it). But my mind still creeps in there and starts making God’s plans for… Read more »
A Generation of Hopeless Cheerleaders
Maybe you’re a fan of mocking “participation trophies” and the generations who got them. You think it softened them and raised their expectations so significantly that they feel entitled to… Read more »
Saturday Ride: Back up to Three
A typical December Saturday now — about half of what I was doing in the summer, but still rewarding. I think to some extent I had to actually train myself… Read more »
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics
I am absolutely fascinated by China. I can’t call myself a scholar or expert, but I’ve long been interested in the country, its people, and its way of doing things…. Read more »