Dad’s Day

Today is the anniversary of my late father’s birth. This is the third birthday since my father passed away. As the time has passed, I have felt many different emotions through a continuing process of grieving, remembering, and honoring my dad. Dad had...

My Daily Gratitude–Christmas Eve

Plans changed at the last minute, because of a still-frozen turkey. So, I volunteered to make lasagne.  Quite bold, seeing as I’ve not made lasagne before.  While chatting with family down in NC, I learned that my sister was also baking lasagne for the family. ...

My Daily Gratitude–12/23/2012

Early morning rising, breakfast at Maria’s, CBS Sunday Morning.  A long run on a cold, sunny day.  A trip to the library.  Chicken soup with the wife, while watching The Odd Life of Timothy Green.  Many tears.  Time spent writing, with The Sound of Music in the...

My Daily Gratitude–12/11/2012

A wonderful run today, through the local woods.  The sky was slate gray, with brooding clouds, occasionally illuminated by shafts of sunlight.  Sparrows and chickadees flitted about, from branch to branch and tree to tree.  Even a robin and flicker streaked down the...