10 Years Ago: The Journey Begins
September 24th, 2004. It was a Friday. And after an exciting and stress-filled summer (is buying a house ever easy?), and after a very intensive weekend spent packing a semi-trailer with all of … Read more
Personal
Oh Sunflower
I’ve enjoyed the song Sunflower, by Toni Price, ever since I first heard it. The lyrics always suggested my granddaughter Moneka to me, even more so as she blossoms into a smart, tough, … Read more
This Explains Everything
I read this comic as a pretty young kid. I remember I impressed Pastor Molander during our Thursday Church Release sessions, due to the fact I had heard of Descarte. It didn’t matter … Read more
Spring Rides
I went on a good bike ride today, beginning with a tough slog into a fairly strong south wind. My route? The Meadowlark Trail. I knew my reward for reaching the end would … Read more
Thinking of Daniel
I spent the day remembering the past and thinking of the future. It’s a work of love to go through thousands of photos to find just the right ones. You see so many … Read more
Glorious Skies for Daniel
Some of us met up at Coronado Heights for an informal celebration of our brother, father, uncle and friend, Daniel. The Kansas skies cooperated with a very nice show, ranging from rain, lightning, … Read more
Three From the Road
My heart is heavy as I mourn the loss of of my (big!) little brother. We’re almost home, and yesterday drove without stopping for pictures. I did manage to grab a few a … Read more
The Road to Mendocino
Our day began a little differently than originally planned. I had to make an urgent call for help to Triple Ace Auto Glass in Redwood City. The day before we found a large … Read more
Anniversary Day Near Monterey
We spent our 40th wedding anniversary as we spent many others in the past, by spending a day in the Monterey Bay area. We began with a lunch of Dungeness crab salad at … Read more