Two things…
The two things you should never use a cell phone camera to take pictures of are the moon and birds. So here’s a Eurasian Hoopoe that I saw today on… Read more »
Introspection
Today started nicely, but not typically for a Saturday. I’m usually out on the road early once the weekend hits, but it’s just been getting too cold. Regardless, I was… Read more »
Something for the Rest of Us
Following this recently passed election the questions arise again – how could the polls be so far off? But for me it more brings to mind the question – how… Read more »
Memories that were never there…
I’ve mentioned before how certain songs invoke emotions and memories, and I’ve posted about some of them. The 1972 song “Ventura Highway” by the group America, is different in a… Read more »
Moon-Shot Stuff
Could it be that we’ve forgotten who we are? Was all our past talk about American exceptionalism just a fawning over worn-out myths? Some might reason that anyone could fool… Read more »
The Virtues of a Good Nog
I’d never given much thought to the virtues of a good egg-nog until my sister introduced me its perfect combination with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey. “It’s gotta be Jameson’s,” she told… Read more »
Standing Firm
We can debate whether America is a Christian nation – I maintain that it is not. But I’m certain that the founding of the nation was deeply informed by Christian… Read more »
Terry
Terry thought the boy was a little strange. He just stood there and stared at a spot in the corner of the café. He was there when Terry arrived for… Read more »
The Wonju Monster
Of course I’m tired. We really put in the work today — three monstrous climbs and a lot of time on the road. Always an adventure, but I’m worn out…. Read more »
A bit of thoughtfulness…
Of one thing we must be certain. Those who are to depend upon democracy as their system of government must be an educated and moral people. Not “moral” in the… Read more »