• Ai enhanced,  leaves,  quotes

    Season of Change

    November 4, 2026
    Cottonwood leaves piled on my porch

    The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.

    Lech Walesa

    We had 24 hours of wind on Monday which has presented us with barren trees and our yards and porches now covered in leaves. Yes, we are now in a season of change in so many ways. May the changes now taking place in this country be positive change for the world. This morning I put on a crockpot of pulled bbq chicken. Smells wonderful! Should be ready about 12:30 if you’re in the neihborhood.

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  • bicycle rides,  bicycling,  nature,  quotes

    Ability to Love

    August 27, 2026

    What makes us human
    is not our mind, but our heart,
    not our ability to think
    but ability to love.

    Henri Nouwen

    There was a wonderful feeling of fall this morning on my ride to the coffee shop. A light fog settled over the grass at Rolland Moore park and this tree was showing signs of the color changes. But the most telling was the coolness in the air. It felt and smelled like fall. It will not be long and I will be wearing heavier clothing on my ride. I hope you’re having a good day!

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  • haiku,  quotes

    … the work of being human

    March 17, 2026
    Waiting area outside the Lory Student Center Theater

    “Really all we have to offer the world is the gift of our individuality. We can never be just like any other person. Our journey through life is an extremely personal contribution to the work of being human.”

    Jane Reichhold

    In my experience when anyone tries to force their opinions and their rules as the norm for everyone, they are no longer being a gift. We see this evidenced in our attempts to use war as a way to create unity rather than embracing individuality. There is enough historical evidence to prove war is not a gift and has never brought unity! So maybe our task in life is to encourage and nurture those around us who need to offer their personal contribution of being human. Who knows, maybe their contribution will enrich everyone’s lives. I find it sad that so many world leaders arrogantly deny others the opportunity to be the individual gift they are, this work of being human. And, it is a gift!

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