'Never comment on someone's appearance.' - Magda Szubanski Magda said this in a TV interview the other day. I don't even remember what the interview was about because these words hit me with such impact. Such wise words and how I wish I had heard and heeded them decades ago. I've never been one to … Continue reading The Shell
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Minister Fails Theology 101!
Ok, so I wasn't an ordained minister or, most of the time, even a paid one. But for the majority of my life from my teens till my early forties, I was heavily involved in Christian churches. Youth group leadership, lay ministry, administration, you name it and I was there. For most of the time, … Continue reading Minister Fails Theology 101!
The Science of the Afterlife
Right up front I'll make this disclaimer: I have always believed in God, as far back as I can remember, before anyone even told me there might be a Loving Power beyond ourselves. So in writing this you can say that I am biased, and you may be right. But science is on my side. … Continue reading The Science of the Afterlife
Gitchigoomie Land
Lake Superior and its shores are one of the most breathtaking areas in the world, and one of the harshest I have ever lived in. The lake appears to be as vast as a sea but without the smell of salt, as it is freshwater, that can be as still and serene as a pond … Continue reading Gitchigoomie Land
Flowers
Wandering through the beautiful Buderim gardens today while waiting for my chemo time, I came across this beautiful single flower. The bush it was on was scraggly and rather ugly but this pink gem graced the end of it. It reminded me of a great gift I was recently given. My cancer nurse calls me … Continue reading Flowers
Hope
Hope. There seems to be so little of it in these crazy times that are 2020, especially if you listen to the journalists or social media. But I disagree, because I believe that hope is a choice. The little guy in the photo above is proof of that. Meet G Atrevido. Born in a textbook … Continue reading Hope
Marriage (#1)
Here's another random chapter from my book. Enjoy. ************************* He was standing behind me in the chow line, on a step above me which made him seem taller than he already was. With jet black beard and hair, and vivid blue eyes that matched his shirt, he was a bit of a looker. More than … Continue reading Marriage (#1)
Jaimie – a Happy Story
March 2019 15 months later Some of you may remember when we brought Jaimie home to get him out of a difficult situation. He was scared, scarred, skinny, wormy and a bit of a mess. See top photo. What a difference a year makes. Good nutrition, good fences, dental and vet care, a stable environment, … Continue reading Jaimie – a Happy Story
The Sheriff, the Chief and the Deputy
Here's another random chapter from my book. Enjoy! ***** 'I'm a Jew-hating, nigger-hating Nazi and I hate that sonofabitch next door and as long as you accept that we'll get along just fine.' I wondered if this was a joke but the large red and black swastika on the wall behind him told me it … Continue reading The Sheriff, the Chief and the Deputy
The Power of Authenticity
Photo courtesy of Carol Hancock Warning: this gets pretty woo woo so if you aren't that kind of person you may think I've lost the plot somewhat. And I don't care. *grin* You know those random things that pop up on your social media from time to time? Well, a few weeks ago one of … Continue reading The Power of Authenticity
