tempered by adversity

Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel. Napoleon Hill For much of the past year … More

the dietary ascetic

We never repent of having eaten too little. Thomas Jefferson Human beings, like all life, animal or plants, are designed … More

window on the soul

 Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in while, … More

grilling lessons

Fire that’s closest kept burns most of all. – Wm Shakespeare,  The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act I. Scene II. William … More

Holiday routine

Replacing bald tires, keeping to a maintenance schedule, and a little scrubbing of the upholstery are the routines that keeps … More

no idle in idyllic

With my wife keeping me updated on grandbaby Zander from the other side of the country,  I have a little … More

The Year of the Kangaroo — Mothering, Marriage and Menopause

I’m going to nickname 2018 as the year of Kangaroo since I feel that we have bounced from one medical … More

conditioning

31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will … More

Lazy days and ER nights

Weekends in August can be very lazy.  Dogs don’t want to go for walks outdoors when the air conditioning has … More