A Wild Season in a Wild Year
I’m just able to cope. I worked at the Board of Elections one afternoon to help take temperatures during early voting. During my shift,...
Trust or Fear? It’s a Choice
When I retired over a year ago, my wife, Mary, and I planned to spend much of our time traveling the world. Well, that plan changed...
The Groundhog and the Duck: A Parable?
This is a true story that happened while my daughter, Kara, my wife, Mary, and I were bicycling on the Little Miami Scenic Rail Trail...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #8
The Power of a Nap One of the most consistent practices in my life is my daily nap. I discovered the joy of napping while in high school....
Thoughts in Uncertainty #7
Worry and Uncertainty. The perfect couple. The power of a mindful moment. I have been training myself to worry for a long time. I worry...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #6
Chaos is Good News? One of my favorite authors, Pema Chödrön, Comfortable with Uncertainty, has a quote I find challenging and...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #5
When will this be over? In 1984 I volunteered to start a mission in Zimbabwe in Sub-Saharan Africa. I went as part of a team to accompany...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #4
Same Storm, Different Boats There is so much grim news surrounding us these days. Will I have a job? Will I get sick? Will someone I love...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #3
Stay Loose! Every year, Mary and I take part in the bi-annual pedestrian and bike count for Allen County. Mary takes care of getting us...
Thoughts in Uncertainty #2
A Lesson in Humility These days, instead of flying to Europe or visiting a National Park, I go grocery shopping. My big trip today took...
