A few thoughts: A good friend of mine told me this past week that he has a very serious cancer. I am very sad about this. We have shared so many good times over the years. Today I talked to six people in Ukraine who are starting a new project to help people with their […]
My son graduated from high school. I’m going to have an empty nest. It’s summertime. I bought a boat. My Rotary presidency is ending. All are examples of times when we begin again. I was talking to people this week and asked the question what prevents us from starting over or beginning a new venture. […]
I want to buy a boat. Do you ever feel that way? Usually it’s in the spring and every boat for sale along the highway, I stop and look at it or wish I could (when others are in the car, there is a price to pay). I have often wondered if this is a […]
This week I am putting together a program titled “You Are a Song”. This is for a community building program I produce once a month entitled “Songs of My Life”. My friend and I developed this project 5 years ago. Usually the topics are like “community” or “grief” or “celebration”. This month I decided to […]
Yesterday, Monday, friends and I went on, “The most exciting kayak ride ever!” My son Bryce is visiting for my other son, Gabe’s graduation. Okay, we were sitting around on my driveway eating some hot dogs and about 4pm someone says, “Are we going kayaking today?” I’m thinking, “ummmmm”. Bryce and his buddy, Ryan say […]