Condiments On Parade

Condiments On Parade

by | May 3, 2025 | Meditations

The condiments are lined up like soldiers on the formica countertop. Captain Mustard, as yellow as a frosty glass of lemonade on a July afternoon, is their leader. He stands straight and tall, his flat-top helmet reaching towards the ceiling. He’s not “mean” like...
Mr. Don’s Classroom

Mr. Don’s Classroom

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Meditations

“Good morning boys and girls.” “Good morning Mr. Don!!” “It is so nice to see all of your smiling, white faces today. Before we begin our day, does anyone have any questions? Yes, Bob.” “Ah, my name is Roberto sir.” “In my classroom we use American names young man!”...
The Darkness

The Darkness

by | Apr 15, 2025 | Meditations

  How do we free ourselves from The Darkness? Right now it is all encompassing, like the thickest of fogs. The Darkness has a physical presence that is pure evil, an impermeable coat of armor that feeds on negativity and anger, hatred and chaos. The conundrum...
Lessons From A Hummingbird

Lessons From A Hummingbird

by | Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

Who did you spend your morning with today? I spent mine with the elusive Rufous Hummingbird. This feisty little bird is a migrant and passes through our area for an all too brief visit each spring on the way from its wintering grounds in Mexico to its breeding grounds...
Encounter With An Owl

Encounter With An Owl

by | Mar 27, 2025 | Nature

Yesterday at around 11:00am I saw a Great Horned Owl on the creek trail near my house. I’ve walked and biked this trail hundreds of times, seen all manner of aquatic birds and songbirds, river otters and turtles but never once an owl. I had originally planned on doing...