I say quite often “Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional.” In the past three months I have been dealing with first having Shingles and then the aftermath of having Shingles. If you are unclear on what Shingles are, it is the Chicken Pox virus you had as a child that...
Double Nickel
I am a product of Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55” generation. Not only is this true in my automotive life but as I rush headlong into my 55th year of life, I feel it more than ever. No, this is not going to be a piece, like many before,...
Fairly Local
I have very diverse musical taste. There is almost no genre that I have not found at least a few songs I really like. A new band that has a few songs I really like are Twenty One Pilots. One of the songs that has not been on the radio...
Loss
I may be loosing an old friend soon. Our 13 year old Schnauzer has been at the vets now for the better part of the week with pretty serious pancreatic problems. We go today to confer with the vet on next steps. Another friend lost a beloved pet recently as...
Direction
For many years now I have looked for a spiritual director. So too I have looked for a mentor. Now, please do not get me wrong; there are ample people in this world who regularly tell me where to go. Furthermore, and on a more positive note, I have been...