To all my friends who are frustrated and angry with the outcome of the presidential election, I offer this… Please consider the term reconcile. We typically overlook that there are two very different dispositions to that word. One is to become reconciled “with” a thing and the second is to become reconciled “to” a thing.Continue reading “To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile…”
Category Archives: Friends
Rest Well Harambe. We’re all very sorry…
Yesterday, I reacted passionately, without appropriate background and took an emotional position in social media on the unfortunate death of Harambe, the Silverback that was dispatched by the Cincinnati Zoo to safeguard the life of the four year old child who fell into the animal’s enclosure. I am sickened by what occurred, but I did notContinue reading “Rest Well Harambe. We’re all very sorry…”
Minus Hodie Lux
We are underneath that pall with you today Like the great grey scarf the sky pulls round its neck We earthen vessels gather in this place And look now upon the broken jar that days ago was you. Our fears and prayers like smoke from the thurible rise We plead to Him and to each otherContinue reading “Minus Hodie Lux”
What I know now…
Sitting here in the last few hours of my 55th year, here’s what I know now that maybe I didn’t a year ago… (1) I may never make everyone happy, but I have a real knack for piss’n everyone off. (2) I’m not the man I once was, so there’s still a chance I mightContinue reading “What I know now…”
WARNING: Sappy Rant To Follow!
OK, do you see that face? Do you see the anticipation and fear mixed in that smile? I am the cause of those dueling emotions… I am the life bet she was just about to make… I still am. That is the face of the most wonderful, beautiful woman that 27 years ago today becameContinue reading “WARNING: Sappy Rant To Follow!”
Amazing Friday Mornings!
Sunny Friday mornings are like that best bite you were saving for last… Have a great day everyone!
I sang my friend to sleep today
I sang my friend to sleep today. The long deep sleep that brings you ever peace… He left a world of him behind and all those who face is his and voice rings of him and his smile and twinkling eye shines through. I sang my friend to sleep today, with hymns of saddened joyContinue reading “I sang my friend to sleep today”
Love wins…today…
I’ve seen it said today that while the decision of the Supreme Court is all well and good, there will be blowback and future fights…. Well, there always are. In 1st Corinthians 15:32 we are reminded of this: “If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts, what advantage it me, if theContinue reading “Love wins…today…”
Ephemeral
e·phem·er·al – əˈfem(ə)rəl/ – adjective Lasting for a very short time. “fashions are ephemeral.” Synonyms: transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short; Life…live yours while you are alive
In Memoriam
And the rain falls like tears when the heavens can no longer take the pain. In quiet pools we reflect on those who have not died in vain.
Why Eye Write 