The Shell

'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 →

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 →