All in the family

As I was flipping through the channels the other night I stopped on the ME TV channel. Memorable Entertainment TV. I got to thinking what was so great about the programming of the times. Yes, the programs were wholesome, funny and simple. They were not very sophisticated and typically had an elementary lesson to teachContinue reading “All in the family”

George-the-Chicken

This past weekend my brother-in-law came over to help me cut down a 50-year-old fallen pine tree in my front yard. I am so appreciative of his skill, brawn and the young adults that helped me remove the tree. As he pulled up in his pick up truck, out he came with a container ofContinue reading “George-the-Chicken”

When one door closes…

A very extraordinary person in my life has been struggling for over a year. She is an amazing, smart, talented, funny and loving person. Sometimes life can really deal a shit hand that turns your world upside down. Basically the poker hand she just got dealt was 7/2 off-suit. When that happens it is reallyContinue reading “When one door closes…”

The Life of puppy…

The other day my focus was accomplishing projects around the house. Rushing around worn out from the long week, compulsively Saturday chores were in motion. It was a crisp fall day perfect for raking leaves and washing windows. While washing away the summer, through the glass at the end of the beam was puppy. TheContinue reading “The Life of puppy…”

Yes, I am blessed

Matthew: 14,  Jesus had been teaching 5,000 people and by the end of the day everyone was getting hungry.  Jesus told his disciples to feed the people.  The disciples said, “that is impossible all we have  are five loaves of bread and two fish.  Jesus took the bread and fish and gave thanks. What JesusContinue reading “Yes, I am blessed”

Polish your own apple

This week a friend of mine was struggling with her ability to please someone in her life. She was feeling really poor and was teary eyed as she told her story. She had been working hard all year to please another individual but the person remained unsatisfied. My friend is an outstanding, caring, passionate individual,Continue reading “Polish your own apple”

Up and away–photo journal

Since I was a young boy I had a fascination with the sky. I loved to lay in the grass and watch the deep blue sky. Feeling the damp green grass on my back and the hot, warm sun beating on my face and chest warmed my space. The sky seemed to journey on foreverContinue reading “Up and away–photo journal”

Happy Birthday in Heaven…

I was talking to my Mom today and she told me a story about her sister Dolores. Today is Aunt Dolores’s birthday. Birthdays were very important to Aunt. We have close to 100 family members in our family and her goal in her life was to remember every last one of them. Mom reminded meContinue reading “Happy Birthday in Heaven…”

You know you are getting old when…

Life gets more interesting with every passing year. With age certainly comes great wisdom as they say. The things people don’t say about getting older gives rise to interesting experiences. Every stage of life brings awesome challenges and change. The opportunities in the first few decades of life can be exciting and quite frankly, fun!Continue reading “You know you are getting old when…”

What is the meaning of Temenos?

Temenos is a greek word meaning a sacred, protected space; psychologically, descriptive of both a personal container and the sense of privacy that surrounds an analytical relationship. Jung believed that the need to establish or preserve a Temenos is often indicated by drawings or dream images of a quaternary nature, such as mandalas. The symbolContinue reading “What is the meaning of Temenos?”