Peace

January 23, 2016

Viewed from space, this planet of ours is majestic and peaceful. It would be hard to imagine from the astronaut’s vantage point that war or poverty could coexist with such beauty. Maybe they wouldn’t if world leaders were required to take a ride aboard the space shuttle.

CPR

January 22, 2016

Some kids just have it. You know….the bright eyes and the million dollar smile. There is a pep in their step and a self assurance that is boundless. Surely, they are the product of parents who recognized the importance of CPR. Constant Positive Reinforcement.

Your choice

January 22, 2016

You have this day and hold it like sand in the palm of your hand. Waste it or make magic of it….it’s up to you. Rest assured it passes quickly and you can never get it back again.

Imagine

January 22, 2016

Another day and the sun seems to slip into the sea. I wonder what people imagined when seeing that very first sunset thousands of years ago. How thrilled they must have been to see it rise from the water the next morning. They might have laughed if someone told them it was 93 million miles […]

Morgan

January 22, 2016

“Mom….you’re killing me. Can’t you get it through your head that I despise oatmeal and applesauce? C’mon, can’t we get a little creative here?”

True colors

January 21, 2016

“Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts, the depths of their hearts where neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can reach, the core of their reality, the person that each one is in the eyes of the Divine. If only they could all see themselves as they really […]

Did ya know?

January 20, 2016

There are sixty different species of eagles. In fact the eagles’ vision is among the sharpest of any animal and studies suggest that some eagles can spot an animal the size of a rabbit up to two miles away! Many eagle species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling […]

Gramps

January 19, 2016

Time seems to just come to a halt when grandpa takes his nap.

Ruth

January 19, 2016

Justin is a senior in high school and competes in football and track. He will be attending Arizona State University next fall. Ruth is his grandmother and lives alone in an assisted living center for seniors with dementia. The young man enjoys spending time with Ruth and knows he might not see her again once […]

Chocolate fries….really?

January 19, 2016

McChoco Potato is being tested in Japan soon. French fries topped with chocolate and white chocolate sauce might be coming to a location near you before long. This young cowboy is a traditionalist and will opt out on this experiment. You go for it and just let me know.

The sound of music

January 19, 2016

Music is my refuge from the hassles and hecticity of life. It touches the soul and awakens a sense of gratitude in my heart. Music is a special gift that causes one to pause and consider The Giver and His love for each of us.

Joy

January 18, 2016

Holly always knew she wanted to work with animals. When she got the job at Sea World it was like winning the lottery. The hours were long and the pay average but every day she felt a joy that was indescribable. Her favorite sea lion is Molly and the two of them have a special […]

Celebrate

January 16, 2016

Rob comes to the beach every weekend for volleyball with friends. Today he saw an eight year old boy being buried in the sand by his brother. Rob had to laugh because only the kid’s head was showing….it was like the ostrich who buries its head in the sand. It seemed so confining to Rob […]

The Window Seat

January 16, 2016

“We’ve reached our cruising altitude of 37,OOO ft. and you’re free to move about the cabin. Our arrival time at LAX is 2:37 p.m. so enjoy the flight. We are expecting a smooth trip but, just in case we encounter unexpected turbulence, please keep your seat belts fastened.” Passengers nearby are reading or working on […]

Don’t Fight It

January 16, 2016

“Don’t try to win over the haters. You’re not the jackass whisperer.” Scott Stratten

Lost and Found

January 15, 2016

Bryce was two when he was adopted by Scott and Mary Ann Fleming. It was a challenge at first. The youngster had been in three foster homes and looked at the world with eyes that were cloaked in doubt. When he was four, his parents adopted a baby boy from South Korea and things seemed […]

Chelsea

January 15, 2016

Chelsea spent six weeks at Children’s Hospital and turned three years old while being treated there. When she was released, her family had a big birthday bash at a local recreation center. Lana is her daycare teacher and the young girl was thrilled that she would surprise her on this special day.

Oh Sun

January 15, 2016

Oh sun, I feel you underneath my skin. The heat you radiate amazes me. Your light, a precious gift, I stay within until you dip yourself beneath the sea, red glowing – signaling night to begin. By Andrea Dietrich

A Songbird’s Dream

January 15, 2016

In the early morning hour With the warmth the sunlight brings Awakes the tiny songbird With a song he has to sing For while he slept in peaceful slumber He dreamt a dream so fair And now there is nothing more important Than this dream he has to share So perched high upon a treetop […]

Linde

January 10, 2016

Linde isn’t sure where she’ll be in twenty years. She has so many options….so many paths that she could take. One could be winning a gold medal in ping pong at the 2024 Olympics. She regularly beats her older brother Jake who marvels at her incredible talent. Linde then might become the proprietor of a […]