A Letter To Myself

A Letter To Myself

by | Dec 30, 2025 | Meditations

Every New Year’s Day I write a letter to myself. The first section is a short recap of the previous year, the bulk of the letter is focused on the goals, hopes and dreams that I have for myself and for my family in the coming year. When I’ve finished writing I read...
Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

by | Dec 23, 2025 | Friends & Family

At this time of year I try my best to tune out the static and noise of overt commercialism that is nearly inescapable and focus on what I really like best about Christmas: the traditions. As a  kid growing up in New Jersey, my family had time honored traditions that...
My Wild Neighborhood

My Wild Neighborhood

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Nature

On any given day I can watch river otters frolicking in a nearby creek, see a flock of turkeys parading across our yard or hear the distinctive whoo whoo of a Great Horned Owl. On occasion a stealthy grey fox will even make a rare appearance. You may be wondering, do...
Autumn Morning Rain

Autumn Morning Rain

by | Nov 16, 2025 | Meditations, Nature

It’s a glorious grey dawn and autumn is at its mid-point. Pounding rain rat-a-tats on the plastic roof of our backyard deck. This is such a sanctuary for me, it’s the ideal place from which to watch the seasons change. Wind and rain rush through the trees with a...
Crosby, Stills and Nash Reimagined

Crosby, Stills and Nash Reimagined

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Music

I could tell the story of my life through the first Crosby, Stills and Nash album. Of course this record has a history and a story all it’s own. Here’s my take on it, song by song, Side I to Side II. Side One Those first notes, ringing like the crystal light of dawn,...