This comes from the late 1600's or early 1700's, a Scottish celebration of friendship sung as dear friends depart after a gathering for the sometimes long journey home. A "glass" offered, one final drink to fortify for the journey home. Hold those you love dear....
We have so much more power and control than we realize. I am convinced, if we change our thoughts, we really can and will change our world. ...
It's not enough to wring our hands. It's not even enough to feel love and enjoy the beauty in art or nature. It's not enough to be devoted. We must act. We must do what we can in our world to make it better. Love is...
The stories we tell ourselves and the stories we listen to… Both powerful forces that produce either growth, apathy or atrophy! The bad news? Those voices are everywhere. The very god news? You decide what you listen to and believe. Choose well. Life is short...
If you would, consider this event. There is not a better cause. Dine at Beaches AND support the CJC!...
I spoke to my mom this morning. There is no person in my life more faithful in making sure she honors events like birthday’s. Today is mine. Fifty-seven trips around the sun! For those who knew me “back in the day” that is far more...
There is such beauty in this photo. It brings back fond memories for me. Yet, if we could zoom way in to the lives encompassed by this photo, we would find pain, suffering, hardship and difficulty. We would also find more beauty, joy, love and...
This acronym came to me through my friend, Patrick Curtain. It is the name of a local Portland band and it has become the helpful and sometimes haunting theme of my life. Now Is All You Have; a simple but forgettable truth. As Apollo reminded Rocky...
