RAISE A GLASS
It’s wise to be aware of how we’re looking the world. The “glass” through which we view it. We’re always…
WON FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE
“Whatever you are meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.” - Doris Lessing I don’t think…
SWEAR TO GOD
In my decade-and-a-half of ministry, I’ve been called-out a number of times for being vulgar. People tell me that coarse…
MOTHER NATURE
I spent a lot of time this week scouring collections of poetry and pouring through my usual go-to books for…
C IS FOR CATS
At the beginning of the month, we had a really wonderful trip to see my family in the northeast. The…
IN A PICKLE
When I’m worked up and stressed out, my angst usually arises out of sense that I’ve got to “get it…
The Hole Thing
This may be a bit obvious as far as wordplay goes, but I’m thinking about “whole” and “holes” this week. …
THE BOSS OF ME
When I was 22 years old, just out of college, living in Manhattan, I worked for a while at a…
GENUINE ARTICLE
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” — Margaret Mead I’m constantly on the lookout for…
DUCKS TO WATER
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” — Anne Frank This audaciously hopeful…
FROM SCRATCH
To bake something from scratch means to start with the basic raw ingredients rather than relying on boxed mixes and…
MOVE TOO SLOW
A couple of weeks ago, I was working at my desk, trying to stay focused, but also handling several other…












