October 25, 2010
My friend’s son’s friend Don
I read Blue Like Jazz when published; high impact. I read Million Miles in 1000 years in April; made copious notes about connection with Godstory. A work friend attended Miller’s Storyline conference in September. She came back, handed me the materials, and said you must meet Don. Thursday morning Oct 14, I reread Million Miles, reviewed my notes, went to Miller’s blog and printed out 100+ pages for review and contact.
My friend Mike came by for lunch; I had not seen him for years. All the Miller stuff was lying out on my desk. At Panera, I told Mike about how Godstory was clearly a movement of God. Mike blurted, “do you know about Don Miller?” I said “You’re kidding - did you see what was on my desk?” Mike said he did not. I asked why he mentioned Miller. Mike said, “My son Jeremy is best friends with Don!”
Today at another Panera, Jeremy and I met to talk about the bit parts we play in an amazing movement of God built upon STORY. Blue Like Jazz the movie starts production here in Nashville today. The young men who started the “save the movie” project attend church where I have been invited to launch Godstory. My friend Kortland is a pastor there. It just goes on and on. Once you start picking up Reece’s Pieces and eating them, it is hard to stop…
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
October 18, 2010
How's your faith working for 'ya?
The business of “faith sharing” has become quite problematic in our culture. Words like testimony, witness and evangelism are tainted for many who need God’s love, grace and truth. They have become Jesus spam. Here are a few considerations for those who desire a meaningful spiritual dialogue with others. (1) How is your faith working for you today, right here, right now? (2) What present evidence do you have of God’s work in your life issues today? (3) Are the first things you have to say about God to another person from your past or scripture?
Hear this good news today!
The past is the best I have
God is tired and old
How's your faith working for 'ya?
The business of “faith sharing” has become quite problematic in our culture. Words like testimony, witness and evangelism are tainted for many who need God’s love, grace and truth. They have become Jesus spam. Here are a few considerations for those who desire a meaningful spiritual dialogue with others. (1) How is your faith working for you today, right here, right now? (2) What present evidence do you have of God’s work in your life issues today? (3) Are the first things you have to say about God to another person from your past or scripture?
Hear this good news today!
The past is the best I have
God is tired and old
October 16, 2010
E Team
Three men to walk beside you - believe it! Why else would we be here? Rocky, Rodes and Eagle are sent here for you, and you can trust us. Not one, or two - but all three. If we all give you the same truth, we ask you to bite hard and swallow. Test all of it with the Father and his Word.
It is light and dark
The war rages; Chaos targeted
Let us fight for you
E Team
Three men to walk beside you - believe it! Why else would we be here? Rocky, Rodes and Eagle are sent here for you, and you can trust us. Not one, or two - but all three. If we all give you the same truth, we ask you to bite hard and swallow. Test all of it with the Father and his Word.
It is light and dark
The war rages; Chaos targeted
Let us fight for you
October 15, 2010
Grief on a Picnic Table
Today I took a walk in the park with God, and sat down at a picnic table. Some fresh writing on the table begged to be read. A heart with an arrow said “I love Peggy”. Then “Monte loves Peggy for ever more.”
The next note explained more; “May 16, 1969 Monte made Peggy, my blue-eyed angel, my beloved wife. 41 years and counting…” Finally, the story concluded with this; “One day we are going to walk hand-in-hand through the gates of Heaven. We will get to see our babies, and they will say ‘I love you Daddy and Mama’ for ever more.”
Monte, I am sorry for your loss and grief. And you are right about the future. I wept for Monte, and then I thanked God for eternal hope.
Grief on a Picnic Table
Today I took a walk in the park with God, and sat down at a picnic table. Some fresh writing on the table begged to be read. A heart with an arrow said “I love Peggy”. Then “Monte loves Peggy for ever more.”
The next note explained more; “May 16, 1969 Monte made Peggy, my blue-eyed angel, my beloved wife. 41 years and counting…” Finally, the story concluded with this; “One day we are going to walk hand-in-hand through the gates of Heaven. We will get to see our babies, and they will say ‘I love you Daddy and Mama’ for ever more.”
Monte, I am sorry for your loss and grief. And you are right about the future. I wept for Monte, and then I thanked God for eternal hope.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
Silent Movie
The greatest show on earth; scripted in Heaven - now playing at a theatre THAT IS YOU. Now THAT is the truth, but can I handle that truth; can you? Next consider if we are a silent movie, or IMAX / 3D / surround sound with smell-a-vision?
Nature declares God
So does my life if I will see
Spiritual glasses please!
Silent Movie
The greatest show on earth; scripted in Heaven - now playing at a theatre THAT IS YOU. Now THAT is the truth, but can I handle that truth; can you? Next consider if we are a silent movie, or IMAX / 3D / surround sound with smell-a-vision?
Nature declares God
So does my life if I will see
Spiritual glasses please!
July 12, 2010
Kortland Journey
April 2007 I met Kortland and Nate for lunch; GodBook. In 2008 I attended a new kind of men’s experience; GodMen. 2009 I met Greg as a result of GodMen, to find we really met 10 years prior on the gulf coast. Today Kortland and I had lunch. I checked his website and found THESE words that convince us both that we are simu-scripted from Heaven:
Their lyrics spring from their stories
Their stories spill out of real life
Their lives are intertwined with God’s story
We promise they are the real deal
Kortland Journey
April 2007 I met Kortland and Nate for lunch; GodBook. In 2008 I attended a new kind of men’s experience; GodMen. 2009 I met Greg as a result of GodMen, to find we really met 10 years prior on the gulf coast. Today Kortland and I had lunch. I checked his website and found THESE words that convince us both that we are simu-scripted from Heaven:
Their lyrics spring from their stories
Their stories spill out of real life
Their lives are intertwined with God’s story
We promise they are the real deal
July 11, 2010
Back into Africa
A shot in the arm for Hep A; pills for Malaria and Typhoid; pills at the ready in case of travel trots. Here I go now for a five week life marathon of good measure and abundance: a) she and I take grandchildren on a four day venture; b) one week devoted to our daughter’s wedding; c) back home three days to repack; d) fly SFO to go on yacht crew reunion in the high sierras; e) go on horseback primitive (ouch) high sierra adventure four days with 2 sons; f) fly SFO to Nairobi Kenya for eight day mission; g) back just in time to lead a Nebraska men’s retreat, and see my great grandfather’s family homestead for the first time.
All in five weeks GO!
Life cram-packed to the edge
Worth it if I die
Back into Africa
A shot in the arm for Hep A; pills for Malaria and Typhoid; pills at the ready in case of travel trots. Here I go now for a five week life marathon of good measure and abundance: a) she and I take grandchildren on a four day venture; b) one week devoted to our daughter’s wedding; c) back home three days to repack; d) fly SFO to go on yacht crew reunion in the high sierras; e) go on horseback primitive (ouch) high sierra adventure four days with 2 sons; f) fly SFO to Nairobi Kenya for eight day mission; g) back just in time to lead a Nebraska men’s retreat, and see my great grandfather’s family homestead for the first time.
All in five weeks GO!
Life cram-packed to the edge
Worth it if I die
Friday, July 9, 2010
July 9, 2010
Connor’s Limbo
Prayers are answered yes, no, not yet, but when does “not yet” become “no” (on earth)? It has been two years now since the boy’s spinal severance. Can I pray for someone to be able to feel pain? Can I pray that other loved ones could not feel pain? Can I pray for what to pray?
Immobilized life
Lives centered in care giving
Merciful visions
Connor’s Limbo
Prayers are answered yes, no, not yet, but when does “not yet” become “no” (on earth)? It has been two years now since the boy’s spinal severance. Can I pray for someone to be able to feel pain? Can I pray that other loved ones could not feel pain? Can I pray for what to pray?
Immobilized life
Lives centered in care giving
Merciful visions
July 8, 2010
Fresh Start
Reset the trip meter to 0000. The odometer miles are nearing the sixties, but the “newly single” trip has begun. What is past is just that – passed. Look ahead to new places, persons and purpose with God beside you.
Carpe Manana!
Dots collected and connected
Now projected with God
Fresh Start
Reset the trip meter to 0000. The odometer miles are nearing the sixties, but the “newly single” trip has begun. What is past is just that – passed. Look ahead to new places, persons and purpose with God beside you.
Carpe Manana!
Dots collected and connected
Now projected with God
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010
Fresno Yacht Club
Old men like to relieve, and to re-live their best. Some of ours were wind powered gusts and tight pylon scrambles. Captain Dan barked orders while lazy beer pirates shuffled about. The Skipper didn’t think much of my fat cigar near his new spinnaker sail. You just can’t explain clean air until you catch some.
Dead even then whoosh…
The sweet Power of clean strong air
Yacht to feel it!
Fresno Yacht Club
Old men like to relieve, and to re-live their best. Some of ours were wind powered gusts and tight pylon scrambles. Captain Dan barked orders while lazy beer pirates shuffled about. The Skipper didn’t think much of my fat cigar near his new spinnaker sail. You just can’t explain clean air until you catch some.
Dead even then whoosh…
The sweet Power of clean strong air
Yacht to feel it!
July 6, 2010
GodSong
Writers, poets, photographers and song catchers are those who snatch pieces of life out of time, and freeze-dry it for later consumption. So let’s imagine a fusic experience where song catchers present their wares intimately live - and the back story of where it came from becomes the front story and the rest of the story…
The DNA of love
Deconstructed joy and life
Fusic for the soul
GodSong
Writers, poets, photographers and song catchers are those who snatch pieces of life out of time, and freeze-dry it for later consumption. So let’s imagine a fusic experience where song catchers present their wares intimately live - and the back story of where it came from becomes the front story and the rest of the story…
The DNA of love
Deconstructed joy and life
Fusic for the soul
July 5, 2010
Interdependence Day
Better than independence! Freedom is unleashed in interdependence. Cheap freedom is just me doing my own thing. Real freedom has the risk and reward of relationships. We were made for relationships - with God and others.
So yeah to others
For me AND my great country
We need all y’all!
Interdependence Day
Better than independence! Freedom is unleashed in interdependence. Cheap freedom is just me doing my own thing. Real freedom has the risk and reward of relationships. We were made for relationships - with God and others.
So yeah to others
For me AND my great country
We need all y’all!
July 4, 2010
Smoke and Meat
Eagle and She + Thunder and Lightning; good times on the porch! Tank dog likes his Daddy to vacuum his fur. Thunder remembers songs past that speak of today – the locusts are back. Let’s write a song soon; yours and mine with God.
Our families are broken
But God knows so too are we
Mercy not justice
Smoke and Meat
Eagle and She + Thunder and Lightning; good times on the porch! Tank dog likes his Daddy to vacuum his fur. Thunder remembers songs past that speak of today – the locusts are back. Let’s write a song soon; yours and mine with God.
Our families are broken
But God knows so too are we
Mercy not justice
July 3, 2010
Careless
The easiest path is NO – I don’t care! Careless is a self con that gives permission for self to rule. Careless walks away from good, hard and worth it - in the name of “my way”. Caring is hard; it sticks and stays with. Caring is willing to get hurt, over and over – and again.
Carry a heavy load?
Give it to God who hauls it all
So you can care well
Careless
The easiest path is NO – I don’t care! Careless is a self con that gives permission for self to rule. Careless walks away from good, hard and worth it - in the name of “my way”. Caring is hard; it sticks and stays with. Caring is willing to get hurt, over and over – and again.
Carry a heavy load?
Give it to God who hauls it all
So you can care well
Friday, July 2, 2010
July 2, 2010
Pass-down Godstory
Donna sent a story from Judy. Judy was skeptical of those who use scripture to confirm their agendas, until God dropped one in on her “get thee out of thy comfort zone”. In a pity party, Judy felt “laid aside”. Then an ugly, barren plant tended by her husband went into FULL BLOOM!
Not my time but His
I am designed for full bloom too
Patient the Gardener
Pass-down Godstory
Donna sent a story from Judy. Judy was skeptical of those who use scripture to confirm their agendas, until God dropped one in on her “get thee out of thy comfort zone”. In a pity party, Judy felt “laid aside”. Then an ugly, barren plant tended by her husband went into FULL BLOOM!
Not my time but His
I am designed for full bloom too
Patient the Gardener
July 1, 2010
Mourning Dance
“You turned my wailing into dancing”, David says about God. Who says that about me & you? What happens to the life that completely devotes their whole selves to God? They get to live under the constant loving gaze of God without dread or regret.
Unconditional yes
Risky business that may cost all
A fair deal for sure
Mourning Dance
“You turned my wailing into dancing”, David says about God. Who says that about me & you? What happens to the life that completely devotes their whole selves to God? They get to live under the constant loving gaze of God without dread or regret.
Unconditional yes
Risky business that may cost all
A fair deal for sure
June 30, 2010
Half Year
Micro-stories daily for 6 months – today is number 176. These little soul flashes mean little to others and a lot to me. I have lived 62 years, so 6 months is ½ of one percent of my life. God is real and potent everywhere in and beyond my life, and I see only a tiny glimpse of it. Incredible!
Tips of big icebergs
God looms huge under the sea
Be amazed in God
Half Year
Micro-stories daily for 6 months – today is number 176. These little soul flashes mean little to others and a lot to me. I have lived 62 years, so 6 months is ½ of one percent of my life. God is real and potent everywhere in and beyond my life, and I see only a tiny glimpse of it. Incredible!
Tips of big icebergs
God looms huge under the sea
Be amazed in God
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
June 29, 2010
Life’s pain
Today my reading says life, even in suffering and temptation is a gift, and we are in the good hands of our Maker. Easy to believe when things are easy; tough when they are tough. Check the first three verses of Psalms; “I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
Dig deep to trust
Trust the Author of your life
Trust God-sent help
Life’s pain
Today my reading says life, even in suffering and temptation is a gift, and we are in the good hands of our Maker. Easy to believe when things are easy; tough when they are tough. Check the first three verses of Psalms; “I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
Dig deep to trust
Trust the Author of your life
Trust God-sent help
June 28, 2010
New Song Birth
Mark the calendar for the birth of a hit song. We were just shooting bull on the way, when Will mentioned someone who said “there was something between him and the devil.” He meant it like he and the devil were “buddies”. You will hear ‘the rest of the story’ in a song.
Flipped on its ear
Jackknifed like an 18-wheeler
Something ’tween indeed!
New Song Birth
Mark the calendar for the birth of a hit song. We were just shooting bull on the way, when Will mentioned someone who said “there was something between him and the devil.” He meant it like he and the devil were “buddies”. You will hear ‘the rest of the story’ in a song.
Flipped on its ear
Jackknifed like an 18-wheeler
Something ’tween indeed!
June 27, 2010
Godstory Munford Redo
What happens when you go back to a place where miracles happened? God piles on, and whips up a few more. This time we caught it on four video cameras. I hope the miraculous can be experienced in images.
Will get’s it done
He listens to the Spirit guiding
Raw healing power
Godstory Munford Redo
What happens when you go back to a place where miracles happened? God piles on, and whips up a few more. This time we caught it on four video cameras. I hope the miraculous can be experienced in images.
Will get’s it done
He listens to the Spirit guiding
Raw healing power
June 26, 2010
Hummingbird
God set it up for sure. Humming-Bob even knows Thunder. He understands the very heart of music as a way into souls for redemptive work. How will it all meld into structure, plans and projects? God knows ..., yes God knows.
The recipe written
The cooks fret and frenzy much
It will taste good soon
Hummingbird
God set it up for sure. Humming-Bob even knows Thunder. He understands the very heart of music as a way into souls for redemptive work. How will it all meld into structure, plans and projects? God knows ..., yes God knows.
The recipe written
The cooks fret and frenzy much
It will taste good soon
June 25, 2010
Delivery Vehicle
Three times in one week – pay attention! I missed last Sunday’s sermon, so my pastor printed it out for me and handed it to me. It’s the same message for the third time this week. The story is found in Luke 8:26-39: snakes and eagles at war.
Freedom in Christ today
God alone sets soul captives free
Bring your Christ-power
Delivery Vehicle
Three times in one week – pay attention! I missed last Sunday’s sermon, so my pastor printed it out for me and handed it to me. It’s the same message for the third time this week. The story is found in Luke 8:26-39: snakes and eagles at war.
Freedom in Christ today
God alone sets soul captives free
Bring your Christ-power
June 24, 2010
Redemption
Today I claimed some property at a pawn shop (long story) for the first time. These are not pleasant places, as they traffic in human misery. The word on top of the receipt hit me hard; REDEMPTION! What happens at this pawn counter is counterfeit redemption.
Redeemed possessions
Cash for stuff in desperation
I was redeemed too
Redemption
Today I claimed some property at a pawn shop (long story) for the first time. These are not pleasant places, as they traffic in human misery. The word on top of the receipt hit me hard; REDEMPTION! What happens at this pawn counter is counterfeit redemption.
Redeemed possessions
Cash for stuff in desperation
I was redeemed too
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 23, 2010
The Old Dog
She is seventeen now, and moving slowly. Our job is keeping her comfortable. It’s an honor to do it, considering all the comfort she has given to us. She still pees and poops to piss us off. We live in a dysfunctional world, family and dog-house-hold.
Heaven help us now
Why would we adopt such a mutt?
And why would God us…
The Old Dog
She is seventeen now, and moving slowly. Our job is keeping her comfortable. It’s an honor to do it, considering all the comfort she has given to us. She still pees and poops to piss us off. We live in a dysfunctional world, family and dog-house-hold.
Heaven help us now
Why would we adopt such a mutt?
And why would God us…
June 22, 2010
Full Circle
Nearly three years ago, I met Aaron, and was introduced to Stan, who introduced me to Rocky and Colin. Today Stan Rocky and I will meet, connect, recap and project. Life is more than a journey; it is an ascending spiral helix. When you go around each orbit, you have risen to see more.
So what is the plan?
What can be seen today first time?
Where are my glasses?
Full Circle
Nearly three years ago, I met Aaron, and was introduced to Stan, who introduced me to Rocky and Colin. Today Stan Rocky and I will meet, connect, recap and project. Life is more than a journey; it is an ascending spiral helix. When you go around each orbit, you have risen to see more.
So what is the plan?
What can be seen today first time?
Where are my glasses?
June 21, 2010
Boiling Point
Water is calm under heat, until 212 F. It seems that the spiritual temperature around me is about 210. This thing is going to boil soon. A viral energy explosion looms near in the spiritual realm. The power of many persons connecting with true clarity of God’s story hidden within their lives will light up humanity.
Barely invisible
Waiting for discovery soon
Unleash Godstory Raw
Boiling Point
Water is calm under heat, until 212 F. It seems that the spiritual temperature around me is about 210. This thing is going to boil soon. A viral energy explosion looms near in the spiritual realm. The power of many persons connecting with true clarity of God’s story hidden within their lives will light up humanity.
Barely invisible
Waiting for discovery soon
Unleash Godstory Raw
June 20, 2010
Sweet Manifesto
Leonard puts it down hard right here, and comes right to the point. Contagious faith happens only when accompanied by Jesus our best friend. Christ does not ask us to be like him; he says “follow me”. There is infinite distance between knowing about Jesus, and knowing him. The crisis of Christianity is exactly there.
Spiritual reproduction
Am I potent or barren?
Yes or no-maybe
Sweet Manifesto
Leonard puts it down hard right here, and comes right to the point. Contagious faith happens only when accompanied by Jesus our best friend. Christ does not ask us to be like him; he says “follow me”. There is infinite distance between knowing about Jesus, and knowing him. The crisis of Christianity is exactly there.
Spiritual reproduction
Am I potent or barren?
Yes or no-maybe
June 19, 2010
Deliverance
…Deliver us from evil. The most prayed prayer contains it, but we have memorized it so we blow right through it. I would like to think I can just avoid evil, but the truth is that I must be delivered from it. Two worlds compete for us; dark deceives while light attracts. My guard down, I read today’s devotional in Luke 8:26-39 to inhale the reality of the stench of evil, and power of freedom DELIVERED.
Who owns the voices?
The young man struggles to hear
May Truth be heard only
Deliverance
…Deliver us from evil. The most prayed prayer contains it, but we have memorized it so we blow right through it. I would like to think I can just avoid evil, but the truth is that I must be delivered from it. Two worlds compete for us; dark deceives while light attracts. My guard down, I read today’s devotional in Luke 8:26-39 to inhale the reality of the stench of evil, and power of freedom DELIVERED.
Who owns the voices?
The young man struggles to hear
May Truth be heard only
June 18, 2010
Feeding sheep
Jesus says “if you love me, feed my sheep.” Well there it is. I joined 250 others to do that. In 90 minutes we packaged 45,300 dehydrated meals for 25 cents each - …a good start toward 200,000 meals today. www.stophungernow.org
Bring it to South Korea
Millions of meals will flow north
God likes this plan
Feeding sheep
Jesus says “if you love me, feed my sheep.” Well there it is. I joined 250 others to do that. In 90 minutes we packaged 45,300 dehydrated meals for 25 cents each - …a good start toward 200,000 meals today. www.stophungernow.org
Bring it to South Korea
Millions of meals will flow north
God likes this plan
June 17, 2010
Best Day of Life
My friend Jim took grandson Luke fishing. Big catfish on! … and another and many more. The boy caught his weight in fish and told Poppy “this is the best day of my life.” And so it was for both of them.
Make those memories
That’s the good stuff that lasts
Don’t wait it’s a vapor
Best Day of Life
My friend Jim took grandson Luke fishing. Big catfish on! … and another and many more. The boy caught his weight in fish and told Poppy “this is the best day of my life.” And so it was for both of them.
Make those memories
That’s the good stuff that lasts
Don’t wait it’s a vapor
June 16, 2010
Classical Kwasi
He sits down on the piano stool and starts to tell a story. The story morphs to a new form as lyrics ride as song atop notes and keys. The story now goes deep and silent as lyrics cease and the instrument goes solo into our souls.
Soul penetration
Story as lyrics ride the notes
Permission granted
Classical Kwasi
He sits down on the piano stool and starts to tell a story. The story morphs to a new form as lyrics ride as song atop notes and keys. The story now goes deep and silent as lyrics cease and the instrument goes solo into our souls.
Soul penetration
Story as lyrics ride the notes
Permission granted
June 15, 2010
Wilderness Where?
Elijah went to the desert to die. Angels tended; he renewed; hiked 40 days; then stood on the mount to wait for God. Violent winds, earthquake, then fire - but no God. Then in a gentle whisper, God shows and tells. So where do I go to die and listen; and you? Norway July 27, 2007.
Wait for no big show
Don’t be surprised by stealthy quiet
God waits for an ear
Wilderness Where?
Elijah went to the desert to die. Angels tended; he renewed; hiked 40 days; then stood on the mount to wait for God. Violent winds, earthquake, then fire - but no God. Then in a gentle whisper, God shows and tells. So where do I go to die and listen; and you? Norway July 27, 2007.
Wait for no big show
Don’t be surprised by stealthy quiet
God waits for an ear
Sunday, June 13, 2010
June 14, 2010
Setting Captives Free
Spiritual war is about freedom versus bondage. The stakes are high; the heat intense. You cannot fight in this battle unless you have been wounded and healed. Released captives make the best freedom fighters. It is hard to know you were in captivity until you get free, and see the cage.
No strength except faith
Behold the white war horse Rider
Armed to the teeth now
Setting Captives Free
Spiritual war is about freedom versus bondage. The stakes are high; the heat intense. You cannot fight in this battle unless you have been wounded and healed. Released captives make the best freedom fighters. It is hard to know you were in captivity until you get free, and see the cage.
No strength except faith
Behold the white war horse Rider
Armed to the teeth now
Saturday, June 12, 2010
June 13, 2010
Avatar Ascension
To what degree can we “make believe”, pray tell? Consider carefully the idea of “make believe”. And what is it about “pray tell” that causes me to want to linger there for a while. How much of what is yet to happen is yet to be imagined? I guess the only way each of us will know is to try it, risk, and believe it can.
Consider the downside
Faith free living isn’t. It’s dead.
Find life in your blueprint
Avatar Ascension
To what degree can we “make believe”, pray tell? Consider carefully the idea of “make believe”. And what is it about “pray tell” that causes me to want to linger there for a while. How much of what is yet to happen is yet to be imagined? I guess the only way each of us will know is to try it, risk, and believe it can.
Consider the downside
Faith free living isn’t. It’s dead.
Find life in your blueprint
June 12, 2010
Good Grief George!
Yes grief is good, when it is found in the place that stores and protects my blueprint. Like spiritual DNA that spirals downward, the well of grief takes us where we can see the original blueprint design for our life, and how have departed from the perfect plan. Upon this original blueprint we can build, and rebuild toward spec. Back to you at http://www.georgelandolt.com/
The eagle kills the snake
Chaos watches in amazement
The owl knows the Whhoo
Good Grief George!
Yes grief is good, when it is found in the place that stores and protects my blueprint. Like spiritual DNA that spirals downward, the well of grief takes us where we can see the original blueprint design for our life, and how have departed from the perfect plan. Upon this original blueprint we can build, and rebuild toward spec. Back to you at http://www.georgelandolt.com/
The eagle kills the snake
Chaos watches in amazement
The owl knows the Whhoo
Friday, June 11, 2010
June 11, 2010
Troubled kids
We have saved some money each month for them for years, and we decided it was time to give it to them. One was thankless, and the other lied. Instead of sending the money, we sent truthful notes of concern. Both have since responded, so we sent the money.
Tough situations
Not easy growing up good
When bad runs deep
Troubled kids
We have saved some money each month for them for years, and we decided it was time to give it to them. One was thankless, and the other lied. Instead of sending the money, we sent truthful notes of concern. Both have since responded, so we sent the money.
Tough situations
Not easy growing up good
When bad runs deep
June 10, 2010
Big & Little Buffs
George and I are both Vietnam-era bomber pilots; Air Force and Navy. We share experiences and faith, but we are wired differently. He called me from Yellowstone in awe of nature’s splendor – and the Architect. Observing the geysers and bubbling pots, he declared it to be “where inside meets outside”. Profound!
Hot Earth inside out
Best when I am inside out
Transparency heals
Big & Little Buffs
George and I are both Vietnam-era bomber pilots; Air Force and Navy. We share experiences and faith, but we are wired differently. He called me from Yellowstone in awe of nature’s splendor – and the Architect. Observing the geysers and bubbling pots, he declared it to be “where inside meets outside”. Profound!
Hot Earth inside out
Best when I am inside out
Transparency heals
June 9, 2010
Unwise prayers
Give thanks to God for unwise prayers unanswered. I’ll bet a lot of mine have been unwise. And how about thanks for unwelcome new things that cause me to stretch and grow. And then there are all those bad things that did not happen.
Be careful to pray
Three answers may come to you
Yes. No. Not right now.
Unwise prayers
Give thanks to God for unwise prayers unanswered. I’ll bet a lot of mine have been unwise. And how about thanks for unwelcome new things that cause me to stretch and grow. And then there are all those bad things that did not happen.
Be careful to pray
Three answers may come to you
Yes. No. Not right now.
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 6, 2010
HummingBob
Bari was introduced to him because someone knew they would connect. They did. She has set a lunch to introduce me to Bob because she knows we will connect. We will. The deep raw power of music, imagery, lyrics and story converge to become an integrated expression of love.
Fresh Fusic power
Images + notes + micro-stories
Sixth sense messaging
HummingBob
Bari was introduced to him because someone knew they would connect. They did. She has set a lunch to introduce me to Bob because she knows we will connect. We will. The deep raw power of music, imagery, lyrics and story converge to become an integrated expression of love.
Fresh Fusic power
Images + notes + micro-stories
Sixth sense messaging
June 5, 2010
Fresh Faith
Faith is like oysters; it needs to be fresh and raw to be at its best. Fresh faith radiates joy from a life connected to what God is up to in the moment. When God is in the moment, best let the moment speak for itself. Joy only has a present tense; it won’t postpone. Don’t try to save it.
Raw God moments now
Catch ‘em fresh and live today
Vapors of love trails
Fresh Faith
Faith is like oysters; it needs to be fresh and raw to be at its best. Fresh faith radiates joy from a life connected to what God is up to in the moment. When God is in the moment, best let the moment speak for itself. Joy only has a present tense; it won’t postpone. Don’t try to save it.
Raw God moments now
Catch ‘em fresh and live today
Vapors of love trails
June 4, 2010
Divine Revelation
Paul claims that what he was taught did not come from man, but was revealed by God. He experienced a radical transformation born of mysteries revealed through eyes that could see, and ears that could hear. So what is it that has been revealed to me by God alone? And you?
Second sight vision
See the fresh life evidence
Attention deficit?
Divine Revelation
Paul claims that what he was taught did not come from man, but was revealed by God. He experienced a radical transformation born of mysteries revealed through eyes that could see, and ears that could hear. So what is it that has been revealed to me by God alone? And you?
Second sight vision
See the fresh life evidence
Attention deficit?
June 3, 2010
Love Wounds
Newly single after a few months of marriage. This book ended on chapter one. Storybook romance can deceive. Prince Charming brought a load of pain that prevented the union that God intended. Good friends and a great God are the Rx. Friendships thwarted; God waits for the brokenness to do its work.
What to pray for now?
Bring the freight train fast and hard
Break him to save him
Love Wounds
Newly single after a few months of marriage. This book ended on chapter one. Storybook romance can deceive. Prince Charming brought a load of pain that prevented the union that God intended. Good friends and a great God are the Rx. Friendships thwarted; God waits for the brokenness to do its work.
What to pray for now?
Bring the freight train fast and hard
Break him to save him
June 2, 2010
Africa bound
It would seem unlikely to meet men headed to the same area for the same purpose in the same time window; especially when it is ten thousand miles away. I see it as God working up a plan for us. The spiritual purposes of our trips will converge somehow - I know it!
Maasai warrior convocation
God will bless the souls of Africa
The Healer of Nations
Africa bound
It would seem unlikely to meet men headed to the same area for the same purpose in the same time window; especially when it is ten thousand miles away. I see it as God working up a plan for us. The spiritual purposes of our trips will converge somehow - I know it!
Maasai warrior convocation
God will bless the souls of Africa
The Healer of Nations
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 1, 2010
Panhandle friends
Party at the swamp! Low country boil with lots of shrimp and mud bugs and suds. Chef Bill cooks and writes oyster love poems. Andy flies low, quiet and leaves a boom. John&Ruth host; Juddy visits; Ken fishes. Coach invests in young lives and makes tracks to Tanzania. Ken Phil & Courtney are a UMM AAA team. Reggie plus son and one sauntered into Hunts Oyster Bar one day hungry. They polished off 15 dozen… EACH! Commander Jessica, please annex Hunts and name it O’ Mess Hall.
Faith and fun unite here
Whoops! Slap that smile right ON :)
Joyous abundance
Panhandle friends
Party at the swamp! Low country boil with lots of shrimp and mud bugs and suds. Chef Bill cooks and writes oyster love poems. Andy flies low, quiet and leaves a boom. John&Ruth host; Juddy visits; Ken fishes. Coach invests in young lives and makes tracks to Tanzania. Ken Phil & Courtney are a UMM AAA team. Reggie plus son and one sauntered into Hunts Oyster Bar one day hungry. They polished off 15 dozen… EACH! Commander Jessica, please annex Hunts and name it O’ Mess Hall.
Faith and fun unite here
Whoops! Slap that smile right ON :)
Joyous abundance
Sunday, May 30, 2010
May 31, 2010
Memorial Freedom
Some sounds of freedom include silence, and the sound of my fat getting tan in the sun. A huge price has been paid for my right to bitch and whine. Some did not come home. Some came home in physical or emotional pieces. Some kids do without; some spouses pick up the pieces. Don’t whine until you pray for them.
Then you won’t whine
So when you pray you might cry
God would like that
Memorial Freedom
Some sounds of freedom include silence, and the sound of my fat getting tan in the sun. A huge price has been paid for my right to bitch and whine. Some did not come home. Some came home in physical or emotional pieces. Some kids do without; some spouses pick up the pieces. Don’t whine until you pray for them.
Then you won’t whine
So when you pray you might cry
God would like that
May 30, 2010
Sunday Serenity
Somebody has to sit here on this deck, and feel the breeze. If beauty abounds, and no one takes it in, is it still beauty? When does beauty become real, when it is - or when it’s consumed? Food becomes nutritious when it is eaten. God is most awesome when savored.
Linger longer now
So you can see hear smell God
Light wisps of love
Sunday Serenity
Somebody has to sit here on this deck, and feel the breeze. If beauty abounds, and no one takes it in, is it still beauty? When does beauty become real, when it is - or when it’s consumed? Food becomes nutritious when it is eaten. God is most awesome when savored.
Linger longer now
So you can see hear smell God
Light wisps of love
May 29, 2010
Watercolored Life
David organized a big men’s event, and invited Larry to speak and Ed to sing. The three of us became friends leading retreats together. Charles met Lane many years ago. I was introduced to Lane, then three days later Charles attended our retreat, and I found out Charles knows Lane. I connected Charles and David; and so it goes. Now Ed and Charles are close, Larry and David are brothers, Lane and David are teammates. God must be tickled, saying “wonder if they will see what I am up too?”
Watercloset SHE
Diane Carol Brenda God’s gift
Feminine superglue
Watercolored Life
David organized a big men’s event, and invited Larry to speak and Ed to sing. The three of us became friends leading retreats together. Charles met Lane many years ago. I was introduced to Lane, then three days later Charles attended our retreat, and I found out Charles knows Lane. I connected Charles and David; and so it goes. Now Ed and Charles are close, Larry and David are brothers, Lane and David are teammates. God must be tickled, saying “wonder if they will see what I am up too?”
Watercloset SHE
Diane Carol Brenda God’s gift
Feminine superglue
Saturday, May 29, 2010
May 28, 2010
Fresh Oysters
Best local dive ever! The happy line outside at 4:30 PM pronounced: WORTH THE WAIT! We took bar seats to cut the line. What a show! About a dozen seriously fulfilled men shucking by the dozens for all they’re worth. This place just shouted that life is good, and we are the best. You know it when people find their calling and you just take a seat to be a part of it. Yea…
Eat ‘em raw Bubba
By the dozens with hot sauce
Hunts Oyster Bar rocks
Fresh Oysters
Best local dive ever! The happy line outside at 4:30 PM pronounced: WORTH THE WAIT! We took bar seats to cut the line. What a show! About a dozen seriously fulfilled men shucking by the dozens for all they’re worth. This place just shouted that life is good, and we are the best. You know it when people find their calling and you just take a seat to be a part of it. Yea…
Eat ‘em raw Bubba
By the dozens with hot sauce
Hunts Oyster Bar rocks
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010
Focused Chaos
What happens when chaos gets focused into full zone power? I don’t know, but I am a first-hand eyewitness to it. I have a fifty yard line, row one seat. You see I happen to know a young warrior named Chaos. There is a lot of spiritual energy around him, because he is dangerous. He is siding up with God, and the Enemy hates it. Stand back, here it right… is.
Nothing to lose now
Gotta love full on heart heat
Lord bring it now - yeah!
Focused Chaos
What happens when chaos gets focused into full zone power? I don’t know, but I am a first-hand eyewitness to it. I have a fifty yard line, row one seat. You see I happen to know a young warrior named Chaos. There is a lot of spiritual energy around him, because he is dangerous. He is siding up with God, and the Enemy hates it. Stand back, here it right… is.
Nothing to lose now
Gotta love full on heart heat
Lord bring it now - yeah!
May 26, 2010
Spiritual Age
Gotcha! I mean what is my spiritual age, not my chronological age. Am I pre-born, new born, youth, teen, adult, or senior? Am I an old soul, young soul or soul-free? I am fairly certain that spiritual age may have little to do with how long a person has attended church.
Thirty years in church or
One year old thirty times over?
Where are the old souls?
Spiritual Age
Gotcha! I mean what is my spiritual age, not my chronological age. Am I pre-born, new born, youth, teen, adult, or senior? Am I an old soul, young soul or soul-free? I am fairly certain that spiritual age may have little to do with how long a person has attended church.
Thirty years in church or
One year old thirty times over?
Where are the old souls?
Sunday, May 23, 2010
May 25, 2010
Fixing others
I can’t make someone else want a better life. I can model a good life for them. I can love them where they are. I can desire the best for them. I can bring their situation to God in prayer. But I am absolutely powerless to make another desire to heal, grow and change.
Even Christ asked …
Do you want to be healed?
Do you? Who am I?
Fixing others
I can’t make someone else want a better life. I can model a good life for them. I can love them where they are. I can desire the best for them. I can bring their situation to God in prayer. But I am absolutely powerless to make another desire to heal, grow and change.
Even Christ asked …
Do you want to be healed?
Do you? Who am I?
May 24, 2010
Nothing to lose
What is freedom? Is it all about doing what I want, when and how I want? Is it about having my way with you? Is it what capitalism and wealth offer? Is it about abundant “choice?” I don’t know. But great freedom power is unleashed at the point where I have NOTHING to lose, and all to gain. “Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose…”
True Joplin lyrics
Lose all to gain all says God
Free in joy to obey
Nothing to lose
What is freedom? Is it all about doing what I want, when and how I want? Is it about having my way with you? Is it what capitalism and wealth offer? Is it about abundant “choice?” I don’t know. But great freedom power is unleashed at the point where I have NOTHING to lose, and all to gain. “Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose…”
True Joplin lyrics
Lose all to gain all says God
Free in joy to obey
Saturday, May 22, 2010
May 22, 2010
Today’s day off
Put a finish coat on the antique table. Starbucks. Watch edgy real videos freshly created. Work with my surrogate son as a cleanup laborer for hours. Meet and scheme with the Godstory scheme team. Clean the garage. She and I will take a German couple we have never met to dinner. Then date night!
Life is a good blur
Intricate tapestry hides
The secret plan unveils
Today’s day off
Put a finish coat on the antique table. Starbucks. Watch edgy real videos freshly created. Work with my surrogate son as a cleanup laborer for hours. Meet and scheme with the Godstory scheme team. Clean the garage. She and I will take a German couple we have never met to dinner. Then date night!
Life is a good blur
Intricate tapestry hides
The secret plan unveils
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 21, 2010
Being Known
Where to be known? I hope to be loved in heaven and hated in hell. What to be known for? I hope I am known more for what I am for than against. Who to be known as? I hope to be a man who gets a lot smaller with age; with royal bloodlines.
Power an illusion
Belligerent bullies beware
Disappear in strength
Being Known
Where to be known? I hope to be loved in heaven and hated in hell. What to be known for? I hope I am known more for what I am for than against. Who to be known as? I hope to be a man who gets a lot smaller with age; with royal bloodlines.
Power an illusion
Belligerent bullies beware
Disappear in strength
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
May 20, 2010
Sandbaggage
Sometimes I think I carry a heavy load… not hardly! I invited men at a retreat to tell a few others something no one else knew. Tom decided to let his secret out. He went to Vietnam with a Buddy, and they agreed to come home whole or not come home. The Buddy got hit bad, he looked like hamburger. The look in his eyes said “do it!” Tom killed him with his .45, and used his body as a sandbag. He felt bullets hitting his Buddy’s body, protecting him.
It’s just not right
That killing could be that right
Lord have healing mercy
Sandbaggage
Sometimes I think I carry a heavy load… not hardly! I invited men at a retreat to tell a few others something no one else knew. Tom decided to let his secret out. He went to Vietnam with a Buddy, and they agreed to come home whole or not come home. The Buddy got hit bad, he looked like hamburger. The look in his eyes said “do it!” Tom killed him with his .45, and used his body as a sandbag. He felt bullets hitting his Buddy’s body, protecting him.
It’s just not right
That killing could be that right
Lord have healing mercy
May 19, 2010
Traveler friends
We are shoe leather buddies, who go walkabout all over the planet. We cruise and shuffle along in places like Bulgaria, Chile, and Australia. It’s nice to know that wherever we are, we walkabout. So far it’s been we three, hope soon to bring She with me. Some people it just feels good to be around. Yes.
Bill & Kay & Me
Soul travelers connected
Abundant friendship
Traveler friends
We are shoe leather buddies, who go walkabout all over the planet. We cruise and shuffle along in places like Bulgaria, Chile, and Australia. It’s nice to know that wherever we are, we walkabout. So far it’s been we three, hope soon to bring She with me. Some people it just feels good to be around. Yes.
Bill & Kay & Me
Soul travelers connected
Abundant friendship
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May 18, 2010
Flooded Nashville
War survivor remorse; why did they die and me not? Flood remorse; why are the neighbors wiped out, and me high and dry? Don’t tell me this is some selective judgment of God. Small answers for such things are provided by humans as they attempt to relieve suffering. Period.
Belongings piled high
The stuff of life in ruin mounds
Forced purging today
Flooded Nashville
War survivor remorse; why did they die and me not? Flood remorse; why are the neighbors wiped out, and me high and dry? Don’t tell me this is some selective judgment of God. Small answers for such things are provided by humans as they attempt to relieve suffering. Period.
Belongings piled high
The stuff of life in ruin mounds
Forced purging today
May 17, 2010
Truth Unleashed
There are times where secrecy is essential – for now. There are many more times when truth is wrapped, sealed and hidden because it embarrasses and confronts. Secrecy enables procrastination and denial. Truth often hurts and heals. Rarely does the healing really start until truth gets told and released to do its work.
Never bad as imagined
As light is to utter darkness
Truth scalpel to heal
Truth Unleashed
There are times where secrecy is essential – for now. There are many more times when truth is wrapped, sealed and hidden because it embarrasses and confronts. Secrecy enables procrastination and denial. Truth often hurts and heals. Rarely does the healing really start until truth gets told and released to do its work.
Never bad as imagined
As light is to utter darkness
Truth scalpel to heal
May 16, 2010
Brother’s Day
To my brothers out there engaged in the battle; when their feet hit the floor in the morning the devil says "Oh no, he's up!" They live short on regrets, but make amends when they step in it. They love the people who treat ’em right; they love the ones who don't because they can in Christ. They know that everything happens for a reason, and that God said it would be tough and worth it.
Blood brothers united
Bonds of adversity weld strength
Who ya’ gonna call?
Brother’s Day
To my brothers out there engaged in the battle; when their feet hit the floor in the morning the devil says "Oh no, he's up!" They live short on regrets, but make amends when they step in it. They love the people who treat ’em right; they love the ones who don't because they can in Christ. They know that everything happens for a reason, and that God said it would be tough and worth it.
Blood brothers united
Bonds of adversity weld strength
Who ya’ gonna call?
May 15, 2010
Wounded Healers
The best have been there; done that. So it goes for men who have a special desire to help men heal and grow. Every man tends to suck life away from others, or pour life into others; consume the O2, or help life flourish in others. Those who carry healed wounds marked by scars offer a signal to others – “hope for healing here; inquire within.”
Black hole siphon or
Encouraging advocate
WANTED: generative men
Wounded Healers
The best have been there; done that. So it goes for men who have a special desire to help men heal and grow. Every man tends to suck life away from others, or pour life into others; consume the O2, or help life flourish in others. Those who carry healed wounds marked by scars offer a signal to others – “hope for healing here; inquire within.”
Black hole siphon or
Encouraging advocate
WANTED: generative men
Friday, May 14, 2010
May 14, 2010
Masculine heart
It is well-said that “men are a hard thing to reach”. Well duh! The male heart is too often like a castle surrounded by a moat with the drawbridge up. Getting there is really tough and essential work of the church. It is a good thing that God is the Surgeon. It’s a bad thing that male heart surgery is both elective and essential.
Deep the boy wounds
Become the gift that keeps on hurting
Lance and heal for life
Masculine heart
It is well-said that “men are a hard thing to reach”. Well duh! The male heart is too often like a castle surrounded by a moat with the drawbridge up. Getting there is really tough and essential work of the church. It is a good thing that God is the Surgeon. It’s a bad thing that male heart surgery is both elective and essential.
Deep the boy wounds
Become the gift that keeps on hurting
Lance and heal for life
May 13, 2010
Still-born
Am I still born again? How would I know? How would others know? Maybe I was just still-born… no way! In the spiritual maternity ward, all babies have what they need to survive, but apparently they can stay on the teat all their life. Heaven help us all become full of God, with contagious faith that radiates boundless love.
God on display today
Does anyone want my life ways…
Now if not - why not?
Still-born
Am I still born again? How would I know? How would others know? Maybe I was just still-born… no way! In the spiritual maternity ward, all babies have what they need to survive, but apparently they can stay on the teat all their life. Heaven help us all become full of God, with contagious faith that radiates boundless love.
God on display today
Does anyone want my life ways…
Now if not - why not?
May 12, 2010
Godstory Raw&Close
Imagine a place where people gather to come alive in their own stories. Short stories illuminate God’s trails and evidence. Music touches deep places to enliven the soul with God’s lyrics of love. Raw images of life, heart and beauty fill the senses to overflowing. Penetrating exhilarating peace.
Come one and all now
Godstory. Live. Raw. Real. Now. Here.
Fresh abundant love
Godstory Raw&Close
Imagine a place where people gather to come alive in their own stories. Short stories illuminate God’s trails and evidence. Music touches deep places to enliven the soul with God’s lyrics of love. Raw images of life, heart and beauty fill the senses to overflowing. Penetrating exhilarating peace.
Come one and all now
Godstory. Live. Raw. Real. Now. Here.
Fresh abundant love
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010
Mariah
The breeze blows gently, and steady. You can miss it easily, unlike a gale. Subtle resistance when you face it, but a friend to your back. Wind to a wing looks like lift. Wind to a sail looks like power. How does your wind feel today? Is it working for or agin’ ya?
Wind friend Mariah
Fair winds and following seas
Be breeze blown fresh
Mariah
The breeze blows gently, and steady. You can miss it easily, unlike a gale. Subtle resistance when you face it, but a friend to your back. Wind to a wing looks like lift. Wind to a sail looks like power. How does your wind feel today? Is it working for or agin’ ya?
Wind friend Mariah
Fair winds and following seas
Be breeze blown fresh
May 10, 2010
Back to Africa
It’s hard to believe this is happening without a script. Back to South Korea in January 2010 from 2006; back to the Philippines in March 2010 from 1972; and now back to Kenya in August 2010 from 1974??? The Tour Guide seems to know the plan, and I think I would be a fool to question it.
I’m past alive now
Redemption roads traveling
Back to the future
Back to Africa
It’s hard to believe this is happening without a script. Back to South Korea in January 2010 from 2006; back to the Philippines in March 2010 from 1972; and now back to Kenya in August 2010 from 1974??? The Tour Guide seems to know the plan, and I think I would be a fool to question it.
I’m past alive now
Redemption roads traveling
Back to the future
May 9, 2010
God Money
Got $5.00 to give for God; no clue what to do. The church ladies are running low on lunch sack supplies for flood victims and workers, so I go get it from Costco. Then it hit me – what if the sacks had a five tucked taped to the sandwich bag? 40 lunch sacks will come with dessert!
Surprised smiles I’ll bet
Same old same old will kill you
Hide and watch the fun
God Money
Got $5.00 to give for God; no clue what to do. The church ladies are running low on lunch sack supplies for flood victims and workers, so I go get it from Costco. Then it hit me – what if the sacks had a five tucked taped to the sandwich bag? 40 lunch sacks will come with dessert!
Surprised smiles I’ll bet
Same old same old will kill you
Hide and watch the fun
May 8, 2010
Salt in Peppers
Will brought his heart to the music, and the Spirit chose the arrangements. It is amazing to see the illuminating effect of music upon the works of God in our lives. For a wounded mom who lost her daughter 30 years ago, God revealed how he got her through it, day by day. Through a river of “amazing love”, Christ walked beside as her brother.
Channeling big love
Music and story in harmony
Look closer, there’s God.
Salt in Peppers
Will brought his heart to the music, and the Spirit chose the arrangements. It is amazing to see the illuminating effect of music upon the works of God in our lives. For a wounded mom who lost her daughter 30 years ago, God revealed how he got her through it, day by day. Through a river of “amazing love”, Christ walked beside as her brother.
Channeling big love
Music and story in harmony
Look closer, there’s God.
May 7, 2010
BBQ & Blues & Story
Memphis bound we four soon roll. We plan to share stories and secrets, hoping to start something that cannot be stopped. Imagine God communities going viral in God-bragging amazement – white hot with power. Imagine each and all as stories presently written, editing tomorrow’s script. Imagine life-blood flowing in swollen rivers, too much for us or the banks to hold.
The chosen team assembles
About as qualified as twelve Jesus picked
Pour it on us Lord
BBQ & Blues & Story
Memphis bound we four soon roll. We plan to share stories and secrets, hoping to start something that cannot be stopped. Imagine God communities going viral in God-bragging amazement – white hot with power. Imagine each and all as stories presently written, editing tomorrow’s script. Imagine life-blood flowing in swollen rivers, too much for us or the banks to hold.
The chosen team assembles
About as qualified as twelve Jesus picked
Pour it on us Lord
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010
God Mime
Mimes don’t talk; they act and emote. Here’s a challenge for Christians; God miming. No God talk at all. It’s all about what you do for others, and what you project to others. Remember three C’s; the Character (acts) and Countenance (radiance) of Christ. What if Christians made the month of June a God-talk fast? What if all we could do were to act and radiate God, as our living witness?
Too much God blather
Dry desert of love unconditional
Silent authenticity
God Mime
Mimes don’t talk; they act and emote. Here’s a challenge for Christians; God miming. No God talk at all. It’s all about what you do for others, and what you project to others. Remember three C’s; the Character (acts) and Countenance (radiance) of Christ. What if Christians made the month of June a God-talk fast? What if all we could do were to act and radiate God, as our living witness?
Too much God blather
Dry desert of love unconditional
Silent authenticity
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
Call in Firepower
Surrogate son one is endangered. Schizophrenia lies to his soul. At eighteen, he chooses care or the street when released today. I told him he must trust the four who love him over and against the voices within. What a crap choice – to believe your own mind or trust others! I have not walked the road he travels, but it must be scary and lonely indeed. Lord, bring Psalm 23 to the boy in full measure! He walks through the valley of the shadow of death and he FEARS evil.
Demons disease rebellion
Mighty God send rod and staff
Save him from the cliff
Call in Firepower
Surrogate son one is endangered. Schizophrenia lies to his soul. At eighteen, he chooses care or the street when released today. I told him he must trust the four who love him over and against the voices within. What a crap choice – to believe your own mind or trust others! I have not walked the road he travels, but it must be scary and lonely indeed. Lord, bring Psalm 23 to the boy in full measure! He walks through the valley of the shadow of death and he FEARS evil.
Demons disease rebellion
Mighty God send rod and staff
Save him from the cliff
May 4, 2010
Named Legacy
Just last Saturday my dad sat watching our legacy play soccer. Pop struggled to remember why we were there, and who was playing. I was there watching my father, son, and only blood grandson. My son pointed out the boy is the only possible carrier of our name. It came to me that we three have given him a gift of 125 years in our three marriages; 65+42+18. What a treasure! Four generations blessed and connected.
Deep roots anchor love
Fertile ground can grow good crops
Thank the good Gardener
Named Legacy
Just last Saturday my dad sat watching our legacy play soccer. Pop struggled to remember why we were there, and who was playing. I was there watching my father, son, and only blood grandson. My son pointed out the boy is the only possible carrier of our name. It came to me that we three have given him a gift of 125 years in our three marriages; 65+42+18. What a treasure! Four generations blessed and connected.
Deep roots anchor love
Fertile ground can grow good crops
Thank the good Gardener
May 3, 2010
Time Whining
Not enough time? Equal time? Time deficit disorder? There are a few things God was extra equitable with like air, gravity and time. Twenty four hours in every day times the number of days I am allotted. I may think I know how many are coming ahead, but I certainly know only those I have had. On the basis of a hoped-for eighty years of robust life, I am 79% done! Runway behind a pilot is gone; look ahead for lift-off. If there is a time for me to hit afterburners, it is certainly NOW! I do not want to crash with any fuel left onboard.
Moments matter most
Get ‘em while they’re hot or not
Catch fresh or lose big
Time Whining
Not enough time? Equal time? Time deficit disorder? There are a few things God was extra equitable with like air, gravity and time. Twenty four hours in every day times the number of days I am allotted. I may think I know how many are coming ahead, but I certainly know only those I have had. On the basis of a hoped-for eighty years of robust life, I am 79% done! Runway behind a pilot is gone; look ahead for lift-off. If there is a time for me to hit afterburners, it is certainly NOW! I do not want to crash with any fuel left onboard.
Moments matter most
Get ‘em while they’re hot or not
Catch fresh or lose big
Monday, April 26, 2010
May 2, 2010
Heavy Load
The other surrogate son has some serious issues, and we are very concerned. He visited last weekend, and a bomb snuck out of his secret locker. More than two years ago, he witnessed his sister’s boyfriend shoot and kill his sister’s girlfriend on their front porch. He revealed that he feels guilt for not preventing the murder. Childhood is not supposed to burn such memories into our soul. He calls me Mr. Larry, and I call him D1 son.
It’s not your fault
It’s NOT your fault really
It’s not your fault
Heavy Load
The other surrogate son has some serious issues, and we are very concerned. He visited last weekend, and a bomb snuck out of his secret locker. More than two years ago, he witnessed his sister’s boyfriend shoot and kill his sister’s girlfriend on their front porch. He revealed that he feels guilt for not preventing the murder. Childhood is not supposed to burn such memories into our soul. He calls me Mr. Larry, and I call him D1 son.
It’s not your fault
It’s NOT your fault really
It’s not your fault
May 1, 2010
Madison
Three M’s for her initials - MMM for mmm, mmm good! Maddie, you are loved by Papa and Mimi. I see theatre and drama in your every move. You are on stage, 24/7. You have some theatre genes – some come from my mom and great grandpa Callahan. See you soon!
Cindy doggy mom
Animated personality
She lights the room up
Madison
Three M’s for her initials - MMM for mmm, mmm good! Maddie, you are loved by Papa and Mimi. I see theatre and drama in your every move. You are on stage, 24/7. You have some theatre genes – some come from my mom and great grandpa Callahan. See you soon!
Cindy doggy mom
Animated personality
She lights the room up
April 30, 2010
Bonniemom
The boys know that mom’s got their back. Don’t mess with them unless you want a she bear fight! I am glad she found our son, and got found by him. I’m proud of her fight for healthy life, and for the way her talent has been noticed at work. And then there is their best work together in Maddie. What a prize granddaughter! She is happy and secure, for good reason.
A good home for them
A new look that flatters nice
Bonniemom thank you
Bonniemom
The boys know that mom’s got their back. Don’t mess with them unless you want a she bear fight! I am glad she found our son, and got found by him. I’m proud of her fight for healthy life, and for the way her talent has been noticed at work. And then there is their best work together in Maddie. What a prize granddaughter! She is happy and secure, for good reason.
A good home for them
A new look that flatters nice
Bonniemom thank you
April 29, 2010
Danson
I like the way he does the right things. His best right thing was stepping up to be a dad of two boys that came with his new love. He could have gone through the motions, but he decided they would be his sons before he married her. He has made a lasting difference that cannot be measured. What is the value of a good man’s influence on two pre teen boys – priceless!
He just did it right
Unsung hero differencemaker
Way to go son
Danson
I like the way he does the right things. His best right thing was stepping up to be a dad of two boys that came with his new love. He could have gone through the motions, but he decided they would be his sons before he married her. He has made a lasting difference that cannot be measured. What is the value of a good man’s influence on two pre teen boys – priceless!
He just did it right
Unsung hero differencemaker
Way to go son
Friday, April 23, 2010
April 28, 2010
Louis Louis
He is my son’s other dad. But he’s also one great family friend. If you are having a party, you need him there. He brings his Mexican macho wrapped in a grin from inside out. I like the traditional order he brings to the family, and the strong character influence he gives to our grandkids. He’s the only legal drug dealer I know. Louis, you ‘da man! But you married up just like Nate and I did.
Quesada on the rocks?
Both wheels rolling good now
Sierra adventureman
Louis Louis
He is my son’s other dad. But he’s also one great family friend. If you are having a party, you need him there. He brings his Mexican macho wrapped in a grin from inside out. I like the traditional order he brings to the family, and the strong character influence he gives to our grandkids. He’s the only legal drug dealer I know. Louis, you ‘da man! But you married up just like Nate and I did.
Quesada on the rocks?
Both wheels rolling good now
Sierra adventureman
April 27, 2010
Karinny
You ought to see this princess dance! We’ve got to make sure this girly-girl does not get stuck on her self, like we are. She will be able to go a lot of places because she wins hearts. Right now the place we are trying to get her to go is Nashville, for her first trip away on her own. Come on now, you can do it!
Princess dog mommy
She likes to sing dance flirt
Way too many shoes
Karinny
You ought to see this princess dance! We’ve got to make sure this girly-girl does not get stuck on her self, like we are. She will be able to go a lot of places because she wins hearts. Right now the place we are trying to get her to go is Nashville, for her first trip away on her own. Come on now, you can do it!
Princess dog mommy
She likes to sing dance flirt
Way too many shoes
April 26, 2010
Kendall
Some of my best time with him is walking the flume. I really like that he likes to walk it with me. I have missed so much, and I want to catch up. He is the boy everyone would like to have, and every smart girl would chase. He just has it all going, but his best is his steady, honest, decent character. Anyone who spends time with him is better for it. He radiates goodness and life. Blowgun for you – we will shoot it in the high sierras!
Comfortable always
Even teasing sisters tolerated
What a boy soon man!
Kendall
Some of my best time with him is walking the flume. I really like that he likes to walk it with me. I have missed so much, and I want to catch up. He is the boy everyone would like to have, and every smart girl would chase. He just has it all going, but his best is his steady, honest, decent character. Anyone who spends time with him is better for it. He radiates goodness and life. Blowgun for you – we will shoot it in the high sierras!
Comfortable always
Even teasing sisters tolerated
What a boy soon man!
April 25, 2010
Leslie
My second daughter married my son. They have done well on each other, and made a good home. Les is tough and tender. She is boss teach at a continuation school for “troubled” high-schoolers. I have never seen her in action, but I can only imagine her snatching a knot in one of them who sasses her. I’ll bet they love to hate her, because she tough loves them. You are loved Les; like you were – like you are.
Soccer baseball dance mom
His anchor lover friend wife
Inside a good heart
Leslie
My second daughter married my son. They have done well on each other, and made a good home. Les is tough and tender. She is boss teach at a continuation school for “troubled” high-schoolers. I have never seen her in action, but I can only imagine her snatching a knot in one of them who sasses her. I’ll bet they love to hate her, because she tough loves them. You are loved Les; like you were – like you are.
Soccer baseball dance mom
His anchor lover friend wife
Inside a good heart
April 24, 2010
Nateson
I knew he had it right when he called me after 9-11, and said “Dad I want to be in law enforcement.” He is one of the few who should have the authority of law behind them, because he does not need it to be the man he is. If you met him out of uniform, you would not figure it out. And now he is a “winged Sheriff”, following the aviation genes. Son, you are a good balanced man. Some may call you a cop. I call you a “peacemaker” with a piece. Your best work is home though – just look at ‘em!
Nate the great (remember)
Packing heat or passing the peace?
Have it your way mister
Nateson
I knew he had it right when he called me after 9-11, and said “Dad I want to be in law enforcement.” He is one of the few who should have the authority of law behind them, because he does not need it to be the man he is. If you met him out of uniform, you would not figure it out. And now he is a “winged Sheriff”, following the aviation genes. Son, you are a good balanced man. Some may call you a cop. I call you a “peacemaker” with a piece. Your best work is home though – just look at ‘em!
Nate the great (remember)
Packing heat or passing the peace?
Have it your way mister
April 23, 2010
Sweet Sixteen
I am in denial – she can’t be sixteen; it was hard to believe it when my daughter turned 16, now my granddaughter! She is a beautiful, wonderful young woman who has been mothered and fathered well. She will find her best way in life, just watch her. Grandpa blessings and love to you K – late please forgive.
Past training bra shock
Watch out for a green VW now
You go Kaylyn girl!
Sweet Sixteen
I am in denial – she can’t be sixteen; it was hard to believe it when my daughter turned 16, now my granddaughter! She is a beautiful, wonderful young woman who has been mothered and fathered well. She will find her best way in life, just watch her. Grandpa blessings and love to you K – late please forgive.
Past training bra shock
Watch out for a green VW now
You go Kaylyn girl!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
April 22, 2010
Fallen Family Tree
The boy’s homework was to tell his family tree story in Spanish. Easy for some, but he choked on his imprisoned, abandoning father. Last time his father was out of prison, he saw him in a store and his father turned and walked away. Get that homework done son! You make that tree whoever it needs to be. He calls me Mr. Larry, and I call him D2 son.
It’s not your fault
It’s NOT your fault really
It’s not your fault
Fallen Family Tree
The boy’s homework was to tell his family tree story in Spanish. Easy for some, but he choked on his imprisoned, abandoning father. Last time his father was out of prison, he saw him in a store and his father turned and walked away. Get that homework done son! You make that tree whoever it needs to be. He calls me Mr. Larry, and I call him D2 son.
It’s not your fault
It’s NOT your fault really
It’s not your fault
April 21, 2010
Peace Feast
I think I missed the point for years in Psalm 23. I thought God was taunting my enemies by preparing my table before them. Wrong. I get to be peace at this table. Peace is served, and I am expected to offer the peace feast to all those “enemies” of mine. They can come or send regrets, but I will not fear them. The Caterer is to be reckoned with.
Enmity consumes
No peace - know peace. Be the peace
Catered by Prince
Peace Feast
I think I missed the point for years in Psalm 23. I thought God was taunting my enemies by preparing my table before them. Wrong. I get to be peace at this table. Peace is served, and I am expected to offer the peace feast to all those “enemies” of mine. They can come or send regrets, but I will not fear them. The Caterer is to be reckoned with.
Enmity consumes
No peace - know peace. Be the peace
Catered by Prince
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 20, 2010
Grieving Dad
We started losing his memory years ago, and I am grieving him today even though he is still here. We almost missed a moment thinking he should stay home instead of visit the Fresno clan – too tiring for him to make that long trip. WRONG! Pop you get there if there is one breath left. Let every one of our kids and grandkids see the great soul you have become. I see a lot of God in you, an awful lot of God. When they see your body in a box, they will know who you were, where they came from, and where you ARE.
No unfinished business
He lived a really good story
He’s ready for wings
Grieving Dad
We started losing his memory years ago, and I am grieving him today even though he is still here. We almost missed a moment thinking he should stay home instead of visit the Fresno clan – too tiring for him to make that long trip. WRONG! Pop you get there if there is one breath left. Let every one of our kids and grandkids see the great soul you have become. I see a lot of God in you, an awful lot of God. When they see your body in a box, they will know who you were, where they came from, and where you ARE.
No unfinished business
He lived a really good story
He’s ready for wings
Monday, April 19, 2010
April 19, 2010
Contorted sayings
A kid gets the family grace prayer backwards - “make us ever mindful of the needs of others” becomes “make us ever needful of the minds of others”. Ever wonder if God messes with us through what kids say? This has me pondering what “never mind” really means…
On a Teardrop trailer
“I go where I am towed”
Bumper wisdom truth
Contorted sayings
A kid gets the family grace prayer backwards - “make us ever mindful of the needs of others” becomes “make us ever needful of the minds of others”. Ever wonder if God messes with us through what kids say? This has me pondering what “never mind” really means…
On a Teardrop trailer
“I go where I am towed”
Bumper wisdom truth
Sunday, April 18, 2010
April 18, 2010
Free Moments
See the wired prisoner of electro-clutter, in a multi-tasking morass. When am I not available? Heart-wild asks if my life feels spacious, and about my “free moments?” Now there is some serious meddling! All of my moments are free. None of my moments are free. Do I own my moments? If not, who does? How do I get better at “moment management?” These questions frustrate, and the answers say that life can be sucked away unnoticed.
Busy-busy bee me
Be still and KNOW that I am…
Silence sanctuary
Free Moments
See the wired prisoner of electro-clutter, in a multi-tasking morass. When am I not available? Heart-wild asks if my life feels spacious, and about my “free moments?” Now there is some serious meddling! All of my moments are free. None of my moments are free. Do I own my moments? If not, who does? How do I get better at “moment management?” These questions frustrate, and the answers say that life can be sucked away unnoticed.
Busy-busy bee me
Be still and KNOW that I am…
Silence sanctuary
April 17, 2010
Tomorrow Do-over
STOP to take time to be still and quiet. LOOK for God’s evidence trail. LISTEN for a small quiet voice of love. KNOW that the only time is now and the only place is here.
FOLLOW where God leads. FIND God waiting when you get there.
No known destination
Promised faithful presence only
High stakes indeed
Tomorrow Do-over
STOP to take time to be still and quiet. LOOK for God’s evidence trail. LISTEN for a small quiet voice of love. KNOW that the only time is now and the only place is here.
FOLLOW where God leads. FIND God waiting when you get there.
No known destination
Promised faithful presence only
High stakes indeed
Friday, April 16, 2010
April 16, 2010
Birthday Tradition
She was called on her birthday a few years ago, and my dad sang a hearty “happy birthday” to her. She cried, and said “no one ever did that for me before.” Since Alzheimer’s has freed and loosened my dad up, all the family can expect such a call on their day. Moreover, we have all begun doing it for each other. Sis turned 60 today, and has received six singing b-day songs so far. Nothing is so bad that it cannot be used for good, by God – even Alzheimer’s.
Family traditions
Curses and blessings both flow
Pass the good ones
Birthday Tradition
She was called on her birthday a few years ago, and my dad sang a hearty “happy birthday” to her. She cried, and said “no one ever did that for me before.” Since Alzheimer’s has freed and loosened my dad up, all the family can expect such a call on their day. Moreover, we have all begun doing it for each other. Sis turned 60 today, and has received six singing b-day songs so far. Nothing is so bad that it cannot be used for good, by God – even Alzheimer’s.
Family traditions
Curses and blessings both flow
Pass the good ones
April 15, 2010
Editing our Story
Experience happens; story lives. This thing we call our life – it’s a story. We can just experience it, as it comes. We can remember it, and document parts of it. Best though, we can edit it; even make it. Tomorrow is NOT just what happens after today. Today’s choices mark us as observers, architects or explorers. Pack light.
Comfort zone drugged
It is not yet written down
Seize your life pen
Editing our Story
Experience happens; story lives. This thing we call our life – it’s a story. We can just experience it, as it comes. We can remember it, and document parts of it. Best though, we can edit it; even make it. Tomorrow is NOT just what happens after today. Today’s choices mark us as observers, architects or explorers. Pack light.
Comfort zone drugged
It is not yet written down
Seize your life pen
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
April 14, 2010
Back to the Monastery
Back for more quiet – it seems they have a bumper crop of it here. I got an inner alarm recently that said “Warning – too much stuff with too little weight!” Another alarm sounded, “Noise level too high, shut up and listen!” She is angry for good reason. I did not give her the whole truth, because I was not yet able to handle it myself. What seemed to be my decision was only partially so. It was time for this to happen, but that does not make it easy.
God a magnet pulls
My soul to quiet reflection
More than a quart low
Back to the Monastery
Back for more quiet – it seems they have a bumper crop of it here. I got an inner alarm recently that said “Warning – too much stuff with too little weight!” Another alarm sounded, “Noise level too high, shut up and listen!” She is angry for good reason. I did not give her the whole truth, because I was not yet able to handle it myself. What seemed to be my decision was only partially so. It was time for this to happen, but that does not make it easy.
God a magnet pulls
My soul to quiet reflection
More than a quart low
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April 13, 2010
Info-skeptic
We get instant total information access - unverified and of questionable veracity. Wired world citizens are either skeptics or fools; two bad choices. The introspective become info-skeptical. We were designed to seek and believe truth. We are now conditioned to disbelieve it all or believe it is “relevantly and relatively true”. Come on now…, don’t you think that if lips are moving, a lie is here or on the way?
Costly information
Inoculated by too much
Truth strained with lies
Info-skeptic
We get instant total information access - unverified and of questionable veracity. Wired world citizens are either skeptics or fools; two bad choices. The introspective become info-skeptical. We were designed to seek and believe truth. We are now conditioned to disbelieve it all or believe it is “relevantly and relatively true”. Come on now…, don’t you think that if lips are moving, a lie is here or on the way?
Costly information
Inoculated by too much
Truth strained with lies
April 12, 2010
P’cola Beach
She, Sis and I are off to some beach - mercy! It all started in Pensacola in 1968; mean nasty tough drill instructors who reminded us “fly boys” that the Navy would “never give us the keys to that fantum jet” screaming overhead. Forty two years later, I got to touch the old retired museum jets again, while imagining I could still get that thing aboard. Yea, right. Oh hey, over there - that’s the place where the Marine major tried to jump the open drawbridge (unsuccessfully) on his motorcycle. And once the DI told us his balls were so big he needed a wheelbarrow to carry them. Later on, we bought him a red wheelbarrow.
Gentleman officer?
Naa…, just a kid who liked speed
Here’s the keys boy
P’cola Beach
She, Sis and I are off to some beach - mercy! It all started in Pensacola in 1968; mean nasty tough drill instructors who reminded us “fly boys” that the Navy would “never give us the keys to that fantum jet” screaming overhead. Forty two years later, I got to touch the old retired museum jets again, while imagining I could still get that thing aboard. Yea, right. Oh hey, over there - that’s the place where the Marine major tried to jump the open drawbridge (unsuccessfully) on his motorcycle. And once the DI told us his balls were so big he needed a wheelbarrow to carry them. Later on, we bought him a red wheelbarrow.
Gentleman officer?
Naa…, just a kid who liked speed
Here’s the keys boy
April 11, 2010
Finish Line
At some point the finish line comes into view, and you know you run the last yards. What a mixed bag of stuff! Exhaustion. Exhilaration. Pride. Trepidation. Relief. So what does life look like on the other side of this finish line? We will see. As long as I can fog a mirror, the adventure proceeds. New chutes spring from decomposing matter. New paths emerge – take one…, take ‘em all!
Momentum forward
What is most important now?
Listening well
Finish Line
At some point the finish line comes into view, and you know you run the last yards. What a mixed bag of stuff! Exhaustion. Exhilaration. Pride. Trepidation. Relief. So what does life look like on the other side of this finish line? We will see. As long as I can fog a mirror, the adventure proceeds. New chutes spring from decomposing matter. New paths emerge – take one…, take ‘em all!
Momentum forward
What is most important now?
Listening well
April 10, 2010
Security Risk
These two words don’t feel good so close to each other. Life has taught me there is a degree of personal security that radically impedes growth, and new life. Risk is often taken when there seems nothing to lose; hence often thwarted when there seems a lot to lose. So should I self-impose a security breach for the sake of receptivity to risk and change? When early explorers harbored near the new land, one stayed behind and burned the ship!
Safe and secure here
The comfort zone cancerous
Tradeoff life for safe
Security Risk
These two words don’t feel good so close to each other. Life has taught me there is a degree of personal security that radically impedes growth, and new life. Risk is often taken when there seems nothing to lose; hence often thwarted when there seems a lot to lose. So should I self-impose a security breach for the sake of receptivity to risk and change? When early explorers harbored near the new land, one stayed behind and burned the ship!
Safe and secure here
The comfort zone cancerous
Tradeoff life for safe
Friday, April 9, 2010
April 9, 2010
First Date (Cont. from Jan 16 blog)
Both were decked out full in tux and gown, trimmed in pink over ebony skin. She and I were into it like they were our own kids. Is this the first and the last date, or the first of a lifetime? God knows; it’s not our business. It was fun to give lessons on manners and handshakes. She primps his collar fit. For me, it’s “eye contact son, and don’t mutter! Don’t answer trick questions, sidestep them. Remember Aretha’s song about R-E-S-P-E-C-T…” Yada, yada.
Children all grown?
Don’t miss youth in springtime
Seek young connections
First Date (Cont. from Jan 16 blog)
Both were decked out full in tux and gown, trimmed in pink over ebony skin. She and I were into it like they were our own kids. Is this the first and the last date, or the first of a lifetime? God knows; it’s not our business. It was fun to give lessons on manners and handshakes. She primps his collar fit. For me, it’s “eye contact son, and don’t mutter! Don’t answer trick questions, sidestep them. Remember Aretha’s song about R-E-S-P-E-C-T…” Yada, yada.
Children all grown?
Don’t miss youth in springtime
Seek young connections
Thursday, April 8, 2010
April 8, 2010
Thanksliving
Much better than giving thanks is living it. If we give it is something we have; if we live it – it is something we are. Last words always get special attention. The very last Psalm is about thanking God. The last words of the last Psalm are “let everything that has breath thank God. Thank God.”
Grateful attitude
Does goodness rain from within?
Be wet with me too
Thanksliving
Much better than giving thanks is living it. If we give it is something we have; if we live it – it is something we are. Last words always get special attention. The very last Psalm is about thanking God. The last words of the last Psalm are “let everything that has breath thank God. Thank God.”
Grateful attitude
Does goodness rain from within?
Be wet with me too
April 7, 2010
Take-aways
It is good to glean “take-aways” from experiences. I saw “Clash of the Titans” last weekend. My take-away was the line “There is a god in you – be sure to bring it!” My beliefs understand the truth in the line to be “God (Holy Spirit) lives within you – remember that; act accordingly.” Don’t bring a knife to a tank battle, and don’t think you can stand against hell with a “little g” god.
Memory markers
Life Cliff Notes highlighted
Life book chapter titles
Take-aways
It is good to glean “take-aways” from experiences. I saw “Clash of the Titans” last weekend. My take-away was the line “There is a god in you – be sure to bring it!” My beliefs understand the truth in the line to be “God (Holy Spirit) lives within you – remember that; act accordingly.” Don’t bring a knife to a tank battle, and don’t think you can stand against hell with a “little g” god.
Memory markers
Life Cliff Notes highlighted
Life book chapter titles
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
April 6, 2010
I Witness
Eye witness. Hear witness. Smell witness. Feel witness. Taste witness. Bear witness. Bare witness. False witness. Key witness. I see, hear, feel, smell and taste my moments. Am I experientially credible, as a sixth sensor with second sight? Would a sound jury agree? The hardest part seems to be paying attention to BOTH the minutia and the panorama.
Connecting the dots
Situational awareness
Microscope telescope
I Witness
Eye witness. Hear witness. Smell witness. Feel witness. Taste witness. Bear witness. Bare witness. False witness. Key witness. I see, hear, feel, smell and taste my moments. Am I experientially credible, as a sixth sensor with second sight? Would a sound jury agree? The hardest part seems to be paying attention to BOTH the minutia and the panorama.
Connecting the dots
Situational awareness
Microscope telescope
Sunday, April 4, 2010
April 5, 2010
Two and 3/4 Men
Vinny and I share - care for a young man. Eight years now, and the boy now looks like a man. How we got this job, only God knows. We still hang, chat and chew at Noshville deli. We must look an unlikely trio. Vince tells about how Shantytown South Africa taught him some life. I tell potty stories about how it is to be a backside in the Philippines and Japan. Boy man tells about what he sees, and how he sees it. We listen. God eavesdrops.
So who is a father?
For many “father” is a mosaic
You me and God
Two and 3/4 Men
Vinny and I share - care for a young man. Eight years now, and the boy now looks like a man. How we got this job, only God knows. We still hang, chat and chew at Noshville deli. We must look an unlikely trio. Vince tells about how Shantytown South Africa taught him some life. I tell potty stories about how it is to be a backside in the Philippines and Japan. Boy man tells about what he sees, and how he sees it. We listen. God eavesdrops.
So who is a father?
For many “father” is a mosaic
You me and God
April 4, 2010
Life Risen
The balloon is almost full to buoyant, straining the tie ropes. Will you wave goodbye as it rises and sails? Will you jump in the basket, and take flight? You see the problem is that the balloon goes where the wind blows it, and just where will that be? What is the flight plan? And just where does that wind come from, and where is it going? Only one way to find out… all boooaaaarrrddd!
Scary stuff cutting loose
A control freak’s worst nightmare
All to lose and gain
Life Risen
The balloon is almost full to buoyant, straining the tie ropes. Will you wave goodbye as it rises and sails? Will you jump in the basket, and take flight? You see the problem is that the balloon goes where the wind blows it, and just where will that be? What is the flight plan? And just where does that wind come from, and where is it going? Only one way to find out… all boooaaaarrrddd!
Scary stuff cutting loose
A control freak’s worst nightmare
All to lose and gain
April 3, 2010
40 days a weak
Give it up for Lent - so I did, and failed. Not the first or last time; kind of like a new year’s resolution. Some really great stuff happens even to the denial deficient. Daily time with God and God’s Word; breathe in life deep! Exhale daily stories since Jan 1. My spiritual hearing improves... shhhh now, shhhh. Hear it?
What a sorry soul
Can’t even give that up for God?
Pay attention, closer
40 days a weak
Give it up for Lent - so I did, and failed. Not the first or last time; kind of like a new year’s resolution. Some really great stuff happens even to the denial deficient. Daily time with God and God’s Word; breathe in life deep! Exhale daily stories since Jan 1. My spiritual hearing improves... shhhh now, shhhh. Hear it?
What a sorry soul
Can’t even give that up for God?
Pay attention, closer
April 2, 2010
He has done it
Jesus said “It is finished.” Followers say he has done it, once and forever. As for me, what Jesus did and finished gives me a place to start, and re-start. The hand extended to me and you is pierced, and knows sorrow. The best kind of leadership and love says “come with me where I have been and go again.”
Telestai happens
I will see you soon at home
Woman, behold your son
He has done it
Jesus said “It is finished.” Followers say he has done it, once and forever. As for me, what Jesus did and finished gives me a place to start, and re-start. The hand extended to me and you is pierced, and knows sorrow. The best kind of leadership and love says “come with me where I have been and go again.”
Telestai happens
I will see you soon at home
Woman, behold your son
April 1, 2010
Prison Dad
A friend’s boy is now an imprisoned man. He’s badly broken, obscenely wounding his own kids. So just where does MY compassion begin and end? Justice and mercy go here, but its ends right there? Do sexual offenders get “special” prison justice, and do they deserve it? And what if they “get religion” - do they still get hell now and later?
Generational
The curse that keeps on giving
Break it now God please
Prison Dad
A friend’s boy is now an imprisoned man. He’s badly broken, obscenely wounding his own kids. So just where does MY compassion begin and end? Justice and mercy go here, but its ends right there? Do sexual offenders get “special” prison justice, and do they deserve it? And what if they “get religion” - do they still get hell now and later?
Generational
The curse that keeps on giving
Break it now God please
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
March 31, 2010
Remembrance
Why look back? - find the story. Why look now? – Carpe man Yana never happens. When remembrance finds a story, the story is forever. Stories join the past to the future; they get you from where you were to where you are. When memory gets erased, story becomes the anti-matter glue that makes life real and lasting. When I pay close quiet attention to the story details, God’s trail and scent become evident…, undeniably real. Yes, there God is.
Gold in them thar’ hills
Can I see the love that shields?
Loved by love original
Remembrance
Why look back? - find the story. Why look now? – Carpe man Yana never happens. When remembrance finds a story, the story is forever. Stories join the past to the future; they get you from where you were to where you are. When memory gets erased, story becomes the anti-matter glue that makes life real and lasting. When I pay close quiet attention to the story details, God’s trail and scent become evident…, undeniably real. Yes, there God is.
Gold in them thar’ hills
Can I see the love that shields?
Loved by love original
March 30, 2010
Disposable Income
What a concept – unneeded money! Check out the Sky Mall mag on your next flight; heated dog cushions, bug vacuums, a $15,000 exercise machine. I just left a place where most live on two bucks a day. How did I become the economic equivalent of more than 200 people? Even more disturbing is that they are not the poorest, and I am not the richest. Relatively, am I worth what I have? Are you? Come on now…, get out much?
What have we now?
Badly broken the world systems
This thing is going down
Disposable Income
What a concept – unneeded money! Check out the Sky Mall mag on your next flight; heated dog cushions, bug vacuums, a $15,000 exercise machine. I just left a place where most live on two bucks a day. How did I become the economic equivalent of more than 200 people? Even more disturbing is that they are not the poorest, and I am not the richest. Relatively, am I worth what I have? Are you? Come on now…, get out much?
What have we now?
Badly broken the world systems
This thing is going down
Monday, March 29, 2010
March 29, 2010
Whanger happens
My trip home started in Bayombong Philippines and ended in Nashville. Total travel time - 43.5 hours door to door; value - priceless! We landed Dee-troit City - almost home. Tired I rescheduled an earlier flight to save 2 hours for $50 change fee. THAT flight got cancelled. +@#&*! So I stayed grounded in Detroit for 11 hours. I called home to whanger (angry whine), but she jacked me up with a thankful attitude for what I had, then my Sis helped.
Angry whiner me
Not my best rather my bad
Celebrate life now
Whanger happens
My trip home started in Bayombong Philippines and ended in Nashville. Total travel time - 43.5 hours door to door; value - priceless! We landed Dee-troit City - almost home. Tired I rescheduled an earlier flight to save 2 hours for $50 change fee. THAT flight got cancelled. +@#&*! So I stayed grounded in Detroit for 11 hours. I called home to whanger (angry whine), but she jacked me up with a thankful attitude for what I had, then my Sis helped.
Angry whiner me
Not my best rather my bad
Celebrate life now
Sunday, March 28, 2010
March 28, 2010
Tales from the Backside
Eighteen hours can make a big difference from the rear. I visited a Philippine roadside hut store for #2 stop. Hole in floor no paper no soap and dirty water bucket flush. I was given instructions on how to do this, but you don’t want to know! (TMI) Later the same day, I was at an airport lounge in Japan. Potty business became an automated cleansing experience of hyper-sanitary proportions - with a heated sterile seat, odor vacuum, scented breeze, and touch-less blow dry spray wash. How does this happen on the same day, on the same planet?
Visiting space aliens
Turn their ship away and go
Too mysterious here
Tales from the Backside
Eighteen hours can make a big difference from the rear. I visited a Philippine roadside hut store for #2 stop. Hole in floor no paper no soap and dirty water bucket flush. I was given instructions on how to do this, but you don’t want to know! (TMI) Later the same day, I was at an airport lounge in Japan. Potty business became an automated cleansing experience of hyper-sanitary proportions - with a heated sterile seat, odor vacuum, scented breeze, and touch-less blow dry spray wash. How does this happen on the same day, on the same planet?
Visiting space aliens
Turn their ship away and go
Too mysterious here
March 27, 2010
War and Peace
For years I have wrestled with merging, melding, contrasting and integrating four words; war, peace, justice and freedom. You can draw them as four intersecting circles, and see where it goes. Unjust war is obviously the worst case, and just peace is the desired state - but what about unjust peace, and just war? If you have an answer, you work on the wrong question.
My sins of omission
The complicity of silence
Fix the symptom quick
War and Peace
For years I have wrestled with merging, melding, contrasting and integrating four words; war, peace, justice and freedom. You can draw them as four intersecting circles, and see where it goes. Unjust war is obviously the worst case, and just peace is the desired state - but what about unjust peace, and just war? If you have an answer, you work on the wrong question.
My sins of omission
The complicity of silence
Fix the symptom quick
March 26, 2010
Official Reason
Today I met with hundreds of Filipino men, making plans to feed hungry persons. That was the “official reason” for the trip. But the true and deepest reasons are many and less obvious. Some of the very best of life pops out of the stuff we are doing by plan. I got a roommate by chance not choice; Levy and I connected for many hours on unsettling social and political issues that defy clean answers.
Always more than seemed
What gets remembers matters
Find the gemstones later
Official Reason
Today I met with hundreds of Filipino men, making plans to feed hungry persons. That was the “official reason” for the trip. But the true and deepest reasons are many and less obvious. Some of the very best of life pops out of the stuff we are doing by plan. I got a roommate by chance not choice; Levy and I connected for many hours on unsettling social and political issues that defy clean answers.
Always more than seemed
What gets remembers matters
Find the gemstones later
March 25, 2010
Roads re-traveled
They built a new super-highway to my past and to Subic Bay today. I met an old Aeta tribesman at the jungle survival training camp. Still there, he might-could have trained me in 1972; I bought three blowguns from him. I saw the exact place where I watched two friends crash and die on takeoff. Then I saw the quonset hut where I was officer-in-charge of the Beach Det Misfits; a motley, potly crew for sure.
Four hours today
Forty years deep in my bones
Remember them now
Roads re-traveled
They built a new super-highway to my past and to Subic Bay today. I met an old Aeta tribesman at the jungle survival training camp. Still there, he might-could have trained me in 1972; I bought three blowguns from him. I saw the exact place where I watched two friends crash and die on takeoff. Then I saw the quonset hut where I was officer-in-charge of the Beach Det Misfits; a motley, potly crew for sure.
Four hours today
Forty years deep in my bones
Remember them now
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010
“The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien
Some searing truth about war and true stories: Never moral. Embarrassing. They are what “seemed” to happen. Not to be believed. Never seem to end. Need retelling. Not generalized. Never absolute. Some are love stories. Allegiant to obscenity and evil – there it … is! No moral, period.
Stomach believes them
Like flu believes the next vomit
Unspeakably true
“The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien
Some searing truth about war and true stories: Never moral. Embarrassing. They are what “seemed” to happen. Not to be believed. Never seem to end. Need retelling. Not generalized. Never absolute. Some are love stories. Allegiant to obscenity and evil – there it … is! No moral, period.
Stomach believes them
Like flu believes the next vomit
Unspeakably true
March 23, 2010
Carried Weight
Saw a movie on Big Bird - “Up in the Air”, with Clooney’s good question; “What is the weight of your life?” Then I consumed the book “The Things They Carried.” Merged the two and got a big dose of weighted matter that matters. Unpacking this 12 page journal flush might cause some weight reduction.
Weight of memory
Remembered story is forever
Redemption hides there
Carried Weight
Saw a movie on Big Bird - “Up in the Air”, with Clooney’s good question; “What is the weight of your life?” Then I consumed the book “The Things They Carried.” Merged the two and got a big dose of weighted matter that matters. Unpacking this 12 page journal flush might cause some weight reduction.
Weight of memory
Remembered story is forever
Redemption hides there
March 22, 2010
Reward if Found!
What happens to time that get’s time zone lost? I know you get it back later, but where does it go? Is it like that e-mail purgatory - where one gets sent and arrives 3 days later? Does the time or the e-mail get edited or messed with when it’s there? How will we ever know the answers here!
Space time continuum
No matter how & where you go
There you right … are
Reward if Found!
What happens to time that get’s time zone lost? I know you get it back later, but where does it go? Is it like that e-mail purgatory - where one gets sent and arrives 3 days later? Does the time or the e-mail get edited or messed with when it’s there? How will we ever know the answers here!
Space time continuum
No matter how & where you go
There you right … are
Sunday, March 21, 2010
March 21, 2010
Back to Philippines
Silver wing on high tomorrow - bound for Southeast Asia; Nashville, Detroit, Japan, Manila. Some mixed memories from 38 years ago: fast low flight over a lake in a volcano in a lake in an island in an ocean; tiny jungle people who gave life skills; liberty in ’Po City; a last beer with friends who died soon after; watching two friends die on take off; Officer-in-charge of a band of misfits being discharged from the Navy; getting a telegram that I was father of a boy named Dan who I would meet many months later.
Pygmies know the jungle
Fast low flight over dense hot green
Smell life and taste death
Back to Philippines
Silver wing on high tomorrow - bound for Southeast Asia; Nashville, Detroit, Japan, Manila. Some mixed memories from 38 years ago: fast low flight over a lake in a volcano in a lake in an island in an ocean; tiny jungle people who gave life skills; liberty in ’Po City; a last beer with friends who died soon after; watching two friends die on take off; Officer-in-charge of a band of misfits being discharged from the Navy; getting a telegram that I was father of a boy named Dan who I would meet many months later.
Pygmies know the jungle
Fast low flight over dense hot green
Smell life and taste death
March 20, 2010
Chihuahua DooDee
Last Christmas day my son’s family arrived with flair; their little dog Princess immediately pooped on the carpet. Hours later, I sat next to granddaughter Karena on the couch. She relentlessly accused me of bad gas - eeeoouuwww Grandpa – but I am not guilty! After they left, I noticed a Kleenex box under the coffee table. I pulled one out, only to find a Chihuahua turd attached. Yes! Exonerated! Girl friend, you owe Grandpa an apology! Ya gotta love the holidays.
Don’t point out so quickly
The innocent may seem guilty
But God knows the truth
Chihuahua DooDee
Last Christmas day my son’s family arrived with flair; their little dog Princess immediately pooped on the carpet. Hours later, I sat next to granddaughter Karena on the couch. She relentlessly accused me of bad gas - eeeoouuwww Grandpa – but I am not guilty! After they left, I noticed a Kleenex box under the coffee table. I pulled one out, only to find a Chihuahua turd attached. Yes! Exonerated! Girl friend, you owe Grandpa an apology! Ya gotta love the holidays.
Don’t point out so quickly
The innocent may seem guilty
But God knows the truth
Friday, March 19, 2010
March 19, 2010
Spiritual Radiation
It is easy for me to talk God, but it is babble unless something good glows within, and emanates as love. Human encounters are energy transfers; generative or life-sucking. My spiritual emission signature depends upon an intimate connection with the life stories being written in and around me today. I lean in close to perceive these stories. When I do, God starts whispering to me “closer, closer, sit here and I will reveal…”
Stale testimonies
Or real and now adventures?
Be quiet and listen
Spiritual Radiation
It is easy for me to talk God, but it is babble unless something good glows within, and emanates as love. Human encounters are energy transfers; generative or life-sucking. My spiritual emission signature depends upon an intimate connection with the life stories being written in and around me today. I lean in close to perceive these stories. When I do, God starts whispering to me “closer, closer, sit here and I will reveal…”
Stale testimonies
Or real and now adventures?
Be quiet and listen
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
New Things
Isaiah advises not to dwell on things of the past, but to perceive something new that “springs forth”. It helps to find some markers from an old path that point toward a new birth. Wise men of old needed a star to aid their conception perception.
The old tree falls down
Decomposition happens
New chutes green in Spring
New Things
Isaiah advises not to dwell on things of the past, but to perceive something new that “springs forth”. It helps to find some markers from an old path that point toward a new birth. Wise men of old needed a star to aid their conception perception.
The old tree falls down
Decomposition happens
New chutes green in Spring
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
March 17, 2010
The Journal
I am both faithful and fitful attempting moment trail captures through journaling. It’s kind of like the Ghost-Buster jail for spirits. My journals are recorded in spurts; dog-eared scrap books full of notes, doodles, pics and clips. I have dozens, spanning nearly 40 years. Exegesis means to dig to understand meaning. Eisogesis means to read into something that is not there (usually because I want it to be). I am very sure I practice both crafts, but one God favors – and favors God.
Devil in the details?
It may seem so but bigger yet
God looms loving
The Journal
I am both faithful and fitful attempting moment trail captures through journaling. It’s kind of like the Ghost-Buster jail for spirits. My journals are recorded in spurts; dog-eared scrap books full of notes, doodles, pics and clips. I have dozens, spanning nearly 40 years. Exegesis means to dig to understand meaning. Eisogesis means to read into something that is not there (usually because I want it to be). I am very sure I practice both crafts, but one God favors – and favors God.
Devil in the details?
It may seem so but bigger yet
God looms loving
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 16, 2010
Ready Fire Aim
It’s like trying to ride a bike without motion. Make a list, and check it twice. Be sure now..., ready, set, check it again! See if they like it. Test the waters. You know…, you can lose your life this way - you can get death by checkmate. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not me, who? Pray and LAUNCH!
Excuse me sir
Please forgive my careless error?
What crap - go for it.
Ready Fire Aim
It’s like trying to ride a bike without motion. Make a list, and check it twice. Be sure now..., ready, set, check it again! See if they like it. Test the waters. You know…, you can lose your life this way - you can get death by checkmate. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not me, who? Pray and LAUNCH!
Excuse me sir
Please forgive my careless error?
What crap - go for it.
March 15, 2010
Momentus Maximus
On March 9th I blogged about how moments matter. Later that day I was in a home that had the following wall art; “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” Sunday March 14th I picked up the April 2010 Travel & Leisure magazine to find the following ad leader; “Life is measured in years. But here, it’s measured in moments.” This morning I got an e-mail containing “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
How and what we see
Do we strain them into being?
Black light florescent
Momentus Maximus
On March 9th I blogged about how moments matter. Later that day I was in a home that had the following wall art; “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” Sunday March 14th I picked up the April 2010 Travel & Leisure magazine to find the following ad leader; “Life is measured in years. But here, it’s measured in moments.” This morning I got an e-mail containing “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
How and what we see
Do we strain them into being?
Black light florescent
Saturday, March 13, 2010
March 14, 2010
Lifting Fog
Unconscious does not know it is. Poor vision sees as far as it can. If a tree falls in a forest, a deaf person will not hear it. The riddles ravel up to truth when moments connect in patterns we are willing and able to smell, taste feel hear and finally see. Sense gets made out of life forward looking back.
Chaos sticks our head up
See cold mountain rising high
Above the damp fog
Lifting Fog
Unconscious does not know it is. Poor vision sees as far as it can. If a tree falls in a forest, a deaf person will not hear it. The riddles ravel up to truth when moments connect in patterns we are willing and able to smell, taste feel hear and finally see. Sense gets made out of life forward looking back.
Chaos sticks our head up
See cold mountain rising high
Above the damp fog
Friday, March 12, 2010
March 13, 2010
Toxic Heart
Unforgiving.Unhealed.Unconnected. A fractured vessel consumed from the inside-out. Standing firm in corralled rage; what a way to die! Drinking and serving poisonous venom seeping from an unhealed father wound. Do you hear that sucking sound? It is an open chest (heart) wound. Lord, bring it!
Down now and weep long
The Forgiver yearns for you
Receive it - give it away
Toxic Heart
Unforgiving.Unhealed.Unconnected. A fractured vessel consumed from the inside-out. Standing firm in corralled rage; what a way to die! Drinking and serving poisonous venom seeping from an unhealed father wound. Do you hear that sucking sound? It is an open chest (heart) wound. Lord, bring it!
Down now and weep long
The Forgiver yearns for you
Receive it - give it away
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
March 12, 2010
Alps by Tank
Dad was 85 when Sis pulled the WW II stories from our father. Even dementia is a blessing when it opens up the way past. As a radioman on a tank destroyer, they rolled through Europe and North Africa. Imagine the Alps by tank! When it ended, they rolled into camps and saw the survivors. He saw the very best and very worst of humanity - in living, stinking color.
Nothing unfinished
A good life lived fully reconciled
He can go now God
Alps by Tank
Dad was 85 when Sis pulled the WW II stories from our father. Even dementia is a blessing when it opens up the way past. As a radioman on a tank destroyer, they rolled through Europe and North Africa. Imagine the Alps by tank! When it ended, they rolled into camps and saw the survivors. He saw the very best and very worst of humanity - in living, stinking color.
Nothing unfinished
A good life lived fully reconciled
He can go now God
March 11, 2010
Split Lamb
1979 Split Yugoslavia. F-14 squadron mates on a long Sunday bus ride along the coastline. Nothing open in the coast village, but a party was going on in a closed bar. We knocked, greeted by locals - none spoke English. We pointed to our aircraft carrier, tiny on the horizon. Come in! Five hours, eight lambs, gallons of wine, and thou. A full hoot, dancing with the men and women! Not one word spoken, but everything was understood.
What do we owe here?
Unimaginable. Unforgettable.
Left every cent we had
Split Lamb
1979 Split Yugoslavia. F-14 squadron mates on a long Sunday bus ride along the coastline. Nothing open in the coast village, but a party was going on in a closed bar. We knocked, greeted by locals - none spoke English. We pointed to our aircraft carrier, tiny on the horizon. Come in! Five hours, eight lambs, gallons of wine, and thou. A full hoot, dancing with the men and women! Not one word spoken, but everything was understood.
What do we owe here?
Unimaginable. Unforgettable.
Left every cent we had
March 10, 2010
I’m a Dot
Four jets tight in formation flight, wings slicing cold high air. 500 knots nearing targets, time to split up. Lead calls “I’m a dot” and pulls hard high G left. In one second, he’s a dot; #2, #3 and #4 now all dots within seconds. It’s time to get down real low, to the treetops… later Bro.
Speedy relatives
Formation flight as one bird
Exhilarating fear
I’m a Dot
Four jets tight in formation flight, wings slicing cold high air. 500 knots nearing targets, time to split up. Lead calls “I’m a dot” and pulls hard high G left. In one second, he’s a dot; #2, #3 and #4 now all dots within seconds. It’s time to get down real low, to the treetops… later Bro.
Speedy relatives
Formation flight as one bird
Exhilarating fear
March 9, 2010
Fully Alive
Can I catch a breeze; keep a rainbow? I feel it, see it or miss it. Being alive only has a present tense. Moments matter. Most get missed because they are never in my plan. No matter where we go, there we are! (or not). What will it take for me to be a moment monger? My moments are all I have; me and you; me and God.
Grunt travail effort
Stop Breathe Look Listen Smell Taste See
Fully best is a vapor
Fully Alive
Can I catch a breeze; keep a rainbow? I feel it, see it or miss it. Being alive only has a present tense. Moments matter. Most get missed because they are never in my plan. No matter where we go, there we are! (or not). What will it take for me to be a moment monger? My moments are all I have; me and you; me and God.
Grunt travail effort
Stop Breathe Look Listen Smell Taste See
Fully best is a vapor
March 8, 2010
Jim Bag
He sat next to me, and he is a big wheel deal. His BlackBerry and Laptop are carried in a sorry old beat-up leather bag. The bag whispered to me “Psst - I can tell stories”. I said to Jim that I needed him to speak to me on behalf of his story bag.
Our bags tote our stuff
Our hearts tote our glory and grief
So what’s in your bag?
Jim Bag
He sat next to me, and he is a big wheel deal. His BlackBerry and Laptop are carried in a sorry old beat-up leather bag. The bag whispered to me “Psst - I can tell stories”. I said to Jim that I needed him to speak to me on behalf of his story bag.
Our bags tote our stuff
Our hearts tote our glory and grief
So what’s in your bag?
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March 7, 2010
Green Light GO!
Standing at the gate – here’s the door knob. Inside the room, within the inner chamber is Prime Love. Love where it started- unleashed love unconditional. I don’t have to be perfect, just faithful. My past is not a life sentence; today is mine new for new life. My faith mirror is either damaged or clear – I get to decide. I get to get better, and so do we all.
We all fall broken
Take the Hand extended to all
Rise: drink deep ’til full
Green Light GO!
Standing at the gate – here’s the door knob. Inside the room, within the inner chamber is Prime Love. Love where it started- unleashed love unconditional. I don’t have to be perfect, just faithful. My past is not a life sentence; today is mine new for new life. My faith mirror is either damaged or clear – I get to decide. I get to get better, and so do we all.
We all fall broken
Take the Hand extended to all
Rise: drink deep ’til full
March 6, 2010
Half Moon Rising
Sis awoke at 4:00 AM to a half moon rising. She said it illuminated heaven. Blessed and joyful, coming from one seared by divorce and wondering how she will make it. Knows her job now is faithful trust. She is getting good at the job.
Better than sun rise
Moon light obscures starry show
God pours it on!
Half Moon Rising
Sis awoke at 4:00 AM to a half moon rising. She said it illuminated heaven. Blessed and joyful, coming from one seared by divorce and wondering how she will make it. Knows her job now is faithful trust. She is getting good at the job.
Better than sun rise
Moon light obscures starry show
God pours it on!
March 5, 2010
Family Secrets
Grandpa was a church man, but he ditched his family for his secretary in the 1930’s. Uncle Sam (his real name) did not give up on him, encouraging him to do the right thing. After eighteen months, he was with Sam on the porch asking Grandma to let him earn his way back to her heart. He did, she did. Fracture opened, then closed, then healed. It was right the second time, because he was right with God. Thanks, God!
Dirty little secrets
God the potter; love the clay
Good blooms from worst bad
Family Secrets
Grandpa was a church man, but he ditched his family for his secretary in the 1930’s. Uncle Sam (his real name) did not give up on him, encouraging him to do the right thing. After eighteen months, he was with Sam on the porch asking Grandma to let him earn his way back to her heart. He did, she did. Fracture opened, then closed, then healed. It was right the second time, because he was right with God. Thanks, God!
Dirty little secrets
God the potter; love the clay
Good blooms from worst bad
March 4, 2010
Pygmy Negritos
1972 Philippine Islands: JEST – Jungle Environmental Survival Training. The USS Enterprise docked at Subic Bay. A few other young pilots and I were hosted by a tribe of tiny jungle people. They showed us how they lived in the jungle forest, because we might have to survive if shot down over Vietnam. So why today after 38 years, do I get an e-mail with photos of the JEST training camp? And why 3 weeks ago did I book a flight to Manila? And what will happen when I set foot in the place later this month?
BOOM ejection happens
Open chute over enemy lands
They want to kill us bad
Pygmy Negritos
1972 Philippine Islands: JEST – Jungle Environmental Survival Training. The USS Enterprise docked at Subic Bay. A few other young pilots and I were hosted by a tribe of tiny jungle people. They showed us how they lived in the jungle forest, because we might have to survive if shot down over Vietnam. So why today after 38 years, do I get an e-mail with photos of the JEST training camp? And why 3 weeks ago did I book a flight to Manila? And what will happen when I set foot in the place later this month?
BOOM ejection happens
Open chute over enemy lands
They want to kill us bad
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
March 3, 2010
Chaos Theory
Does deep change often happen without troubled waters? Do I wake up wanting new and different, or steady and same? Oh really now? Pain the teacher; trouble the tutor; chaos the climate. Is God in the chaos?
Inertia looms large
Same stagnant death or stirred waters
Unleash some chaos
Chaos Theory
Does deep change often happen without troubled waters? Do I wake up wanting new and different, or steady and same? Oh really now? Pain the teacher; trouble the tutor; chaos the climate. Is God in the chaos?
Inertia looms large
Same stagnant death or stirred waters
Unleash some chaos
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
Dot Zero
Connecting life to others means I am Dot One; and for you – you are Dot One. Here we go two, three, and four – the Matrix alive in Three D, Dolby and Technicolor. Be the dot hunter, but know that you are hunted as well. How long can you and I buy random chance?
Before chick the egg
Pure love conceived and consuming
Origin Dot Zero
Dot Zero
Connecting life to others means I am Dot One; and for you – you are Dot One. Here we go two, three, and four – the Matrix alive in Three D, Dolby and Technicolor. Be the dot hunter, but know that you are hunted as well. How long can you and I buy random chance?
Before chick the egg
Pure love conceived and consuming
Origin Dot Zero
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
Father Safe
Mom called to say his kidneys shut down; he’s in the hospital – come home. Made plans for a flight next morning. Scheduled to speak that evening, but my thoughts are on him. I read a story about his WWII experiences to the audience, and then delivered (my message.) Afterward, a man walks up who said, “I knew your father; he was my school principal; look – here is my 1957 yearbook with his picture in it.” I was speechless. My hometown 2000 miles away; never planned to speak about my dad…, MESSAGE delivered!
Two thousand miles zip
Fifty years a blink of an eye
Heaven’s time machine
Father Safe
Mom called to say his kidneys shut down; he’s in the hospital – come home. Made plans for a flight next morning. Scheduled to speak that evening, but my thoughts are on him. I read a story about his WWII experiences to the audience, and then delivered (my message.) Afterward, a man walks up who said, “I knew your father; he was my school principal; look – here is my 1957 yearbook with his picture in it.” I was speechless. My hometown 2000 miles away; never planned to speak about my dad…, MESSAGE delivered!
Two thousand miles zip
Fifty years a blink of an eye
Heaven’s time machine
Sunday, February 28, 2010
February 28, 2010
Goose Wind
Fog hung cold low, as the geese honked in commitment for water landing. Standing on a lake foot bridge unnoticed, I was smack in the middle of their final approach. Lead goose was spread fanning back for air braking. Dozens followed so low over me I could have touched each one. Two holy moments - hearing the sound of wind through goose feathers, and feeling puffs of their wing wind hit me staccato for nearly one minute.
Mighty and graceful
They cruise high above mountain peaks
Touching lucky me
Goose Wind
Fog hung cold low, as the geese honked in commitment for water landing. Standing on a lake foot bridge unnoticed, I was smack in the middle of their final approach. Lead goose was spread fanning back for air braking. Dozens followed so low over me I could have touched each one. Two holy moments - hearing the sound of wind through goose feathers, and feeling puffs of their wing wind hit me staccato for nearly one minute.
Mighty and graceful
They cruise high above mountain peaks
Touching lucky me
February 27, 2010
George and John
I met George and John separately about 3-4 years ago, when I needed heart work. Both skilled in helping others become whole-hearted; both restored my heart condition and spiritual vitality. John called to tell me he just met George, discovering me in common. We three do Starbucks this morning, to find an intricate web of who we know in common. Many links to others are found beyond reason – but not beyond reasons.
Summer lush greenery
Fall breezes brown leaves down
See far in Winter forest
George and John
I met George and John separately about 3-4 years ago, when I needed heart work. Both skilled in helping others become whole-hearted; both restored my heart condition and spiritual vitality. John called to tell me he just met George, discovering me in common. We three do Starbucks this morning, to find an intricate web of who we know in common. Many links to others are found beyond reason – but not beyond reasons.
Summer lush greenery
Fall breezes brown leaves down
See far in Winter forest
Friday, February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010
Truth delivered
The correct time is truth, and so is the color of my black shirt. What about Big Truth; Hard Truth; Cosmic Truth? There is but one acceptable and effective delivery vehicle for capitalized Truth. I can send truth to you (and be quite proud of it), but you will not receive it as Truth unless the delivery package is love.
Scolded Truth lies
We stand in a river of love
True love from above
Truth delivered
The correct time is truth, and so is the color of my black shirt. What about Big Truth; Hard Truth; Cosmic Truth? There is but one acceptable and effective delivery vehicle for capitalized Truth. I can send truth to you (and be quite proud of it), but you will not receive it as Truth unless the delivery package is love.
Scolded Truth lies
We stand in a river of love
True love from above
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 25, 2010
The Shaver
He’s five years dead now. She found his electric shaver, picked it up and smelled his beard. RAGE hits hard – why did you leave me? SADNESS the gut shot – oh I miss him so. JOY covers her, thankful to God for the moment of remembrance.
Three hits hard and fast
Fully alive means all the emotions
Wholeness approaching
The Shaver
He’s five years dead now. She found his electric shaver, picked it up and smelled his beard. RAGE hits hard – why did you leave me? SADNESS the gut shot – oh I miss him so. JOY covers her, thankful to God for the moment of remembrance.
Three hits hard and fast
Fully alive means all the emotions
Wholeness approaching
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
February 24, 2010
Stat Guys
You know the type they love data. They study the remnants of life lived by others; like proxy voting. NOT these stat brothers! Mining for reality in data; connecting the dots to see truth; convicted of real truth they ride the crest of the wave to the shore – with a dry exit.
Vicarious life
Like a breeze without wind
Take the plunge right now
Stat Guys
You know the type they love data. They study the remnants of life lived by others; like proxy voting. NOT these stat brothers! Mining for reality in data; connecting the dots to see truth; convicted of real truth they ride the crest of the wave to the shore – with a dry exit.
Vicarious life
Like a breeze without wind
Take the plunge right now
February 23, 2010
Word Art
A Sunday flight to winter Philly, surfing the SWA airline rag. “Word It Like Warren” grabbed me, talking about writing short stuff. I tore the article from the mag, then tossed the mag. Personal note: “I must pay attention & go to those websites.” A Tuesday flight home, and a chance to reread the same mag. Can’t find the article; knew where it was. Still can’t find it. Must be nuts. Check the index; pages 46-51… missing! Removed! The exact same article snatched by the last reader. Come on now!
Buffett makes sense brief
Cuts deep in the heart to core
A sparse rising knife
Word Art
A Sunday flight to winter Philly, surfing the SWA airline rag. “Word It Like Warren” grabbed me, talking about writing short stuff. I tore the article from the mag, then tossed the mag. Personal note: “I must pay attention & go to those websites.” A Tuesday flight home, and a chance to reread the same mag. Can’t find the article; knew where it was. Still can’t find it. Must be nuts. Check the index; pages 46-51… missing! Removed! The exact same article snatched by the last reader. Come on now!
Buffett makes sense brief
Cuts deep in the heart to core
A sparse rising knife
February 22, 2010
Philly Connection
I was a dog house guest of Harley and Olive; the snow cabin warm from their love. This one two-day trip connects me at least three ways; hang time, wedding plans and a new conference birth. Any ONE worth the trip; all three-in-one a heavenly deal for sure.
Winter log home
Dogs bark now; babies maybies?
Summer the wedding
Philly Connection
I was a dog house guest of Harley and Olive; the snow cabin warm from their love. This one two-day trip connects me at least three ways; hang time, wedding plans and a new conference birth. Any ONE worth the trip; all three-in-one a heavenly deal for sure.
Winter log home
Dogs bark now; babies maybies?
Summer the wedding
February 21, 2010
Prison Sanctuary
Imprisoned women hunger for love. Misplaced love trust mostly got them locked up. Thunder poured forth God’s love in a concert; a song massage from the Lover of souls. They loved it. They needed a touch.
Clang bang the gate shut
Cell dwellers invite the Most High
Sleep with me tonight
Prison Sanctuary
Imprisoned women hunger for love. Misplaced love trust mostly got them locked up. Thunder poured forth God’s love in a concert; a song massage from the Lover of souls. They loved it. They needed a touch.
Clang bang the gate shut
Cell dwellers invite the Most High
Sleep with me tonight
Saturday, February 20, 2010
February 20, 2010
Vietnam Consumed
Started having lunch there when it opened 12 years ago; been back every two weeks or so since then – maybe 250 meals? Owner Benson knows all I ever want is Pho Tai and spring rolls. Something good happens in me that connects and heals when I go there. I need the place like I need air. Benson and I figured out that when he was inside his mother, I was dropping bombs in his neighborhood.
Life-giving sword
The power to decide death or life
Choose wisely life
Vietnam Consumed
Started having lunch there when it opened 12 years ago; been back every two weeks or so since then – maybe 250 meals? Owner Benson knows all I ever want is Pho Tai and spring rolls. Something good happens in me that connects and heals when I go there. I need the place like I need air. Benson and I figured out that when he was inside his mother, I was dropping bombs in his neighborhood.
Life-giving sword
The power to decide death or life
Choose wisely life
Friday, February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010
Snohomish Nomohish
PS from Jan 30: called off is now continued, three weeks down stream. Memphis bound with clear cold roads. Rendezvous with Thunder, Tracker and Fox; should be a hoot – we will miss Rancher. Imagine us all amongst 400 women prison inmates. That’s where we will spend Saturday night in concert. Thunder will roll; Lightning will accompany – God makes the weather you know…
White ice melts down
Melody notes bring harbinger spring
Now sing love to them
Snohomish Nomohish
PS from Jan 30: called off is now continued, three weeks down stream. Memphis bound with clear cold roads. Rendezvous with Thunder, Tracker and Fox; should be a hoot – we will miss Rancher. Imagine us all amongst 400 women prison inmates. That’s where we will spend Saturday night in concert. Thunder will roll; Lightning will accompany – God makes the weather you know…
White ice melts down
Melody notes bring harbinger spring
Now sing love to them
February 18, 2010
Six Pendejos
Five friends collected over 40 years in places I lived. Most of my true friends offend others because they say what they think, and do what they ought. None knew another but all know me. Four days the six jerk friends converge to just hang. Nor Cal coast cabin, driftwood, fresh crab, wine and BS; now five know four more honest asses. (BTW, one is really a nice man, not me).
What sticks in your mind?
Winter remembers spring fertility
Now the moment don’t wait
Six Pendejos
Five friends collected over 40 years in places I lived. Most of my true friends offend others because they say what they think, and do what they ought. None knew another but all know me. Four days the six jerk friends converge to just hang. Nor Cal coast cabin, driftwood, fresh crab, wine and BS; now five know four more honest asses. (BTW, one is really a nice man, not me).
What sticks in your mind?
Winter remembers spring fertility
Now the moment don’t wait
February 17, 2010
Ashes and dust
From dirt to dirt - it ends when I stop fogging a mirror, or not. So what if my Self had a party, and I was a “no show”? God would want to attend! Spirit warfare electronic countermeasures is secrecy in giving, praying, fasting. Overt, practiced piety is exposed hypocrisy. So how long does my ash cross remain, and for whom?
Inhale good grace
Breathed freedom for life from above
Disappearing me
Ashes and dust
From dirt to dirt - it ends when I stop fogging a mirror, or not. So what if my Self had a party, and I was a “no show”? God would want to attend! Spirit warfare electronic countermeasures is secrecy in giving, praying, fasting. Overt, practiced piety is exposed hypocrisy. So how long does my ash cross remain, and for whom?
Inhale good grace
Breathed freedom for life from above
Disappearing me
February 16, 2010
NFL Al
Buddy frat bro from ’65 – animal house live! 45 years later still friends. Intense as a laser beam, he’s still designing the plays we see in the playoffs. Maestro of a violent ballet of precision and force - sometimes I get to watch the game from the field; sometimes I lead the player chapel service. Shared foolishness from youth welds many life friendships. Who do you need to call?
Fish Hen Fool Bastard
Nicknamed brothers not right
Time won’t forget them
NFL Al
Buddy frat bro from ’65 – animal house live! 45 years later still friends. Intense as a laser beam, he’s still designing the plays we see in the playoffs. Maestro of a violent ballet of precision and force - sometimes I get to watch the game from the field; sometimes I lead the player chapel service. Shared foolishness from youth welds many life friendships. Who do you need to call?
Fish Hen Fool Bastard
Nicknamed brothers not right
Time won’t forget them
Sunday, February 14, 2010
February 15, 2010
Thunder and Lightning
They met on the rubble of pasts that weren’t working. Soul mates they honor each another - and the Matchmaker. The grizzled cowboy stands strong and seasoned; rich baritones delivered with love from above. The lyrics come forth from life and the Lord. So special each other they use not nicknames - Edwin and Judith to those who know best and make right.
He roars deep love tender
She comes alongside and lifts up
Pooch Tank on the porch
Thunder and Lightning
They met on the rubble of pasts that weren’t working. Soul mates they honor each another - and the Matchmaker. The grizzled cowboy stands strong and seasoned; rich baritones delivered with love from above. The lyrics come forth from life and the Lord. So special each other they use not nicknames - Edwin and Judith to those who know best and make right.
He roars deep love tender
She comes alongside and lifts up
Pooch Tank on the porch
February 14, 2010
Valentine
She completes me… I know, I know - how trite! She really does. I am as “out of balance” as an asteroid’s orbit. She stays on the ground while my rocket does a full burn, then plummets back down. I do not understand The Chemist or the formulae, but I know that at least someone knows what up. My flame-outs would have been fatal, without her. I love her.
Yin and yang hang out
All seasons we navigate
Fruit falls from deep roots
Valentine
She completes me… I know, I know - how trite! She really does. I am as “out of balance” as an asteroid’s orbit. She stays on the ground while my rocket does a full burn, then plummets back down. I do not understand The Chemist or the formulae, but I know that at least someone knows what up. My flame-outs would have been fatal, without her. I love her.
Yin and yang hang out
All seasons we navigate
Fruit falls from deep roots
February 13, 2010
Rancher
Who do you trust with your spiritual quest? Try a Cambridge scholar who hails from flat land growing corn. Seek a lofty intellect attached to a deep God man who goes home for the harvest. Trust a man who is trusted with ancient documents and broken combines.
Contradictions rule
Understands the business
Of sowing and harvest
Rancher
Who do you trust with your spiritual quest? Try a Cambridge scholar who hails from flat land growing corn. Seek a lofty intellect attached to a deep God man who goes home for the harvest. Trust a man who is trusted with ancient documents and broken combines.
Contradictions rule
Understands the business
Of sowing and harvest
Friday, February 12, 2010
February 12, 2010
Fresh Out
Sister has grown big in her divorce. She has faced demons and truth, and been stayed with by Truth. Run to the ends of herself, she let’s go of everything untrue and contrived. She is stripped new and renewed, with no crap left to take or give. Threadbare with games, she is emotionally healthy. She checked inside her bull shit locker – “whoops, fresh out!”
Fresh spring breeze blowing
New life remembers but buries the old
The robin nest safe
Fresh Out
Sister has grown big in her divorce. She has faced demons and truth, and been stayed with by Truth. Run to the ends of herself, she let’s go of everything untrue and contrived. She is stripped new and renewed, with no crap left to take or give. Threadbare with games, she is emotionally healthy. She checked inside her bull shit locker – “whoops, fresh out!”
Fresh spring breeze blowing
New life remembers but buries the old
The robin nest safe
February 11, 2010
Girlfriends
I introduced Hitchhike to George; they connected. Hitch had some girl friend issues. George introduces me to Fullback. Full had some girlfriend issues. Hitch called me just as I was leaving George and Full. I told Hitch I just saw George and met Full. Hitch says “I met Full”. It seems ex-Full girlfriend is friends with ex-Hitch girlfriend. We all scratch and wonder how likely it all is. NOT.
Connection happens
Life springs fresh in the dots
Sees hidden patterns
Girlfriends
I introduced Hitchhike to George; they connected. Hitch had some girl friend issues. George introduces me to Fullback. Full had some girlfriend issues. Hitch called me just as I was leaving George and Full. I told Hitch I just saw George and met Full. Hitch says “I met Full”. It seems ex-Full girlfriend is friends with ex-Hitch girlfriend. We all scratch and wonder how likely it all is. NOT.
Connection happens
Life springs fresh in the dots
Sees hidden patterns
February 10, 2010
The Piss Ant
Six-foot eight the giant is large – and my wife says “scary”. He is a shuffling, lumbering pan handler – and a sucker for scams. Lewis shows up at his public housing doorstep to become a freeloading roommate. Five feet tall, ex-con and abused, Lewis and Clay are a pair indeed. I gave Lewis a twenty for lunch, expecting change. Forgetful he asks if he can buy me an ice cream… with my money.
Un-zipped exposed evicted
Never learned to ride a bike
Deep the boy wounds
The Piss Ant
Six-foot eight the giant is large – and my wife says “scary”. He is a shuffling, lumbering pan handler – and a sucker for scams. Lewis shows up at his public housing doorstep to become a freeloading roommate. Five feet tall, ex-con and abused, Lewis and Clay are a pair indeed. I gave Lewis a twenty for lunch, expecting change. Forgetful he asks if he can buy me an ice cream… with my money.
Un-zipped exposed evicted
Never learned to ride a bike
Deep the boy wounds
February 9, 2010
Appalachian Dan
Hey son, want to hike a while? Let’s go for a chunk of the AT. Bugs, bites and sweat. We find Mountain Dew trail magic from Captain Magic and Patagonia. Best comes the savant hiker who claims “they put me up against supercomputers, and I whip their ass!” He draws sketches on the trail, with high mathematics imbedded in secret codes. I asked “what do you do?” “I hike.” I asked “why do you hike?” “I must, I can, I love nature.” George walks a precarious path of life, barely outside the cookoo’s nest.
Hot summer sweat
Max patch bald gale force winds
Shimmering starry night
Appalachian Dan
Hey son, want to hike a while? Let’s go for a chunk of the AT. Bugs, bites and sweat. We find Mountain Dew trail magic from Captain Magic and Patagonia. Best comes the savant hiker who claims “they put me up against supercomputers, and I whip their ass!” He draws sketches on the trail, with high mathematics imbedded in secret codes. I asked “what do you do?” “I hike.” I asked “why do you hike?” “I must, I can, I love nature.” George walks a precarious path of life, barely outside the cookoo’s nest.
Hot summer sweat
Max patch bald gale force winds
Shimmering starry night
February 8, 2010
Bre’re Fox
Sometimes friendship is built upon shared sick humor. Fox One understands sick and funny. Buckled over wheezing funny! So we go to a retreat for men; actually we lead it. I invited banty rooster Marine guy to attend and help out. Several characters show up fresh out of jail and/or mental facilities. Banty gets paired with the characters; one mentions that he fantasizes dining upon his wife. Banty snaps on the nut cases, pulls a flame thrower on the mountain top. Levels the place! Banty gets renamed Scorch.
Fox and Eagle flight
Winged friends to take on life
Deeply disturbed men
Bre’re Fox
Sometimes friendship is built upon shared sick humor. Fox One understands sick and funny. Buckled over wheezing funny! So we go to a retreat for men; actually we lead it. I invited banty rooster Marine guy to attend and help out. Several characters show up fresh out of jail and/or mental facilities. Banty gets paired with the characters; one mentions that he fantasizes dining upon his wife. Banty snaps on the nut cases, pulls a flame thrower on the mountain top. Levels the place! Banty gets renamed Scorch.
Fox and Eagle flight
Winged friends to take on life
Deeply disturbed men
Sunday, February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
Blue Angel
Two wanna flys in training. We view first moon step live. Wives carry our boys in their hangars. Off to war we survive. Hot stick he commands the blues. Re-connection happens as years pass. His hangar boy dies in flight following dad. My hangar boy calls to say he heard it on the news. Caught my eye at an antique store - for sale for one dollar was his framed change of command invitation. I bought it, wondering how it got there.
Blue jets knife edge sharp
Connected by shared fear and hope
Weep the boy loss grief
Blue Angel
Two wanna flys in training. We view first moon step live. Wives carry our boys in their hangars. Off to war we survive. Hot stick he commands the blues. Re-connection happens as years pass. His hangar boy dies in flight following dad. My hangar boy calls to say he heard it on the news. Caught my eye at an antique store - for sale for one dollar was his framed change of command invitation. I bought it, wondering how it got there.
Blue jets knife edge sharp
Connected by shared fear and hope
Weep the boy loss grief
February 6, 2010
Dot connection
The moments, encounters and experiences; as dots we collect them. Mystery lovers seek the hidden; low light illuminates some dot connections. Emerging patterns begin to form shapes. Know there is more connections unseen, many more. Random chance gets found out as not the reason. The Architect illuminates connections for those who seek. Engage the quest; go dot hunting.
Mining past moments
Refining ore yields rare gemstones
Gems link life necklace
Dot connection
The moments, encounters and experiences; as dots we collect them. Mystery lovers seek the hidden; low light illuminates some dot connections. Emerging patterns begin to form shapes. Know there is more connections unseen, many more. Random chance gets found out as not the reason. The Architect illuminates connections for those who seek. Engage the quest; go dot hunting.
Mining past moments
Refining ore yields rare gemstones
Gems link life necklace
February 5, 2010
Who knows you?
Big Cross introduced Biggest. Biggest gives seven figures; blessings flow abundant. A friend introduced Deep Waters. Later I find out that Deep is the spiritual mentor of Biggest. Deep becomes my friend. Later still, I meet Old Bull in a restaurant. Old Bull teaches me, and dies. Old Bull tells me he was the business mentor of Biggest. Biggest and I have a lot to be amazed about.
Financial fertilizer
Mammon used to buy rich earth
Yields good crop
Who knows you?
Big Cross introduced Biggest. Biggest gives seven figures; blessings flow abundant. A friend introduced Deep Waters. Later I find out that Deep is the spiritual mentor of Biggest. Deep becomes my friend. Later still, I meet Old Bull in a restaurant. Old Bull teaches me, and dies. Old Bull tells me he was the business mentor of Biggest. Biggest and I have a lot to be amazed about.
Financial fertilizer
Mammon used to buy rich earth
Yields good crop
February 4, 2010
Back to Arlington
We trained in 1971 as bomber pilots, Vietnam bound. Three wives boy pregnant. Shot down in the north – missing in action -two dads gone. I met my son 6 months old – speechless for days. Thirty two years later, I met fine sons at the memorial service; they found the remains.
Twenty one guns
Caskets down in winter ice
MIA bracelet buried too
Back to Arlington
We trained in 1971 as bomber pilots, Vietnam bound. Three wives boy pregnant. Shot down in the north – missing in action -two dads gone. I met my son 6 months old – speechless for days. Thirty two years later, I met fine sons at the memorial service; they found the remains.
Twenty one guns
Caskets down in winter ice
MIA bracelet buried too
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 2, 2010
Wallace the Viking
Don’t get in his way, he owns a bulldozer. He must be reckoned with. If weapons are loaded, be on his side. He likes to protect the weak ones; big shots are big targets. The scowl hides the tender. His BS detector finely tuned – am I sure I want to say that? Miss you.
Strong in a wheelchair
Half a ham for a hand shake
The wise listen well
Wallace the Viking
Don’t get in his way, he owns a bulldozer. He must be reckoned with. If weapons are loaded, be on his side. He likes to protect the weak ones; big shots are big targets. The scowl hides the tender. His BS detector finely tuned – am I sure I want to say that? Miss you.
Strong in a wheelchair
Half a ham for a hand shake
The wise listen well
February 1, 2010
Gil
Some practice well and long. They dig trenches, pound nails, and serve with the poor bringing dear gifts to hear. He was called to the batter’s circle, bull pen, owner’s suite – and back to the bench serving water to others.
Eyes on the game now
Spring ripe for new movement
Batter Up!
Gil
Some practice well and long. They dig trenches, pound nails, and serve with the poor bringing dear gifts to hear. He was called to the batter’s circle, bull pen, owner’s suite – and back to the bench serving water to others.
Eyes on the game now
Spring ripe for new movement
Batter Up!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
January 30, 2010
Snohomish OBE
Sometimes useful acronyms emerge - OBE in military-speak is overcome by events. Wednesday supposed to fly to FL, but my overcoming event was too much travel. Friday supposed to drive to Memphis, but they called it off, due to ice and snow. I like being OBE, because I am stuck home in white ice – Snohomish I think.
White winter ice
Precipitous road closure
Civilization rests
Snohomish OBE
Sometimes useful acronyms emerge - OBE in military-speak is overcome by events. Wednesday supposed to fly to FL, but my overcoming event was too much travel. Friday supposed to drive to Memphis, but they called it off, due to ice and snow. I like being OBE, because I am stuck home in white ice – Snohomish I think.
White winter ice
Precipitous road closure
Civilization rests
January 29, 2010
Philly Unlikely
She calls to say it’s time to marry him after 10 years - my dad heart leaps. Making plans now for a summer Philly union. My advice - please talk to this recommended reverend near you, who offers good stuff. What’s this e-mail; come to a conference 5 miles from her, the reverend, and church? 1500 miles away - no accident here! Not a chance in a million.
Christmas home guest
Loretta comes to stay over
She never had one
Philly Unlikely
She calls to say it’s time to marry him after 10 years - my dad heart leaps. Making plans now for a summer Philly union. My advice - please talk to this recommended reverend near you, who offers good stuff. What’s this e-mail; come to a conference 5 miles from her, the reverend, and church? 1500 miles away - no accident here! Not a chance in a million.
Christmas home guest
Loretta comes to stay over
She never had one
January 28, 2010
Leaders becoming
Another conference about what’s wrong. Why can’t we fulfill our destiny? Start here: the problem is “out there”. Wait now, isn’t it always first about something “in here”? I discover trouble getting past the heart condition of those who want to lead others. It starts with me, even before it is us, let alone them.
Inspirited inspires
Whole-hearted the healer
Snake oil toxic
Leaders becoming
Another conference about what’s wrong. Why can’t we fulfill our destiny? Start here: the problem is “out there”. Wait now, isn’t it always first about something “in here”? I discover trouble getting past the heart condition of those who want to lead others. It starts with me, even before it is us, let alone them.
Inspirited inspires
Whole-hearted the healer
Snake oil toxic
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
January 27, 2010
Rocky rocks
Seattle bound in summer. Big - big guys with big plans, big houses, big wallets, and big love for others. Build a city - Zoe for life. Unleash digital power for good and God. I thought it died; no just dormant. Chapter next, right now…
We flew headed west
Summer cruise in Puget Sound
God knows the point
Rocky rocks
Seattle bound in summer. Big - big guys with big plans, big houses, big wallets, and big love for others. Build a city - Zoe for life. Unleash digital power for good and God. I thought it died; no just dormant. Chapter next, right now…
We flew headed west
Summer cruise in Puget Sound
God knows the point
January 26, 2010
George
He is a listening antenna for the Creator. He draws the unknowable out from within others. When it emerges, healing commences. Second sight enables him to cut straight to the core of the wound. Surgery happens; a scalpel in the hands of the Master.
Listening well and deep
Mining for truth; grounded in love
Soul miner @ work
George
He is a listening antenna for the Creator. He draws the unknowable out from within others. When it emerges, healing commences. Second sight enables him to cut straight to the core of the wound. Surgery happens; a scalpel in the hands of the Master.
Listening well and deep
Mining for truth; grounded in love
Soul miner @ work
Monday, January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010
The Old Girl
Parked the car to get lunch. Who is the jerk blaring on the horn??? Whoops - it's my old deaf dog in the driver's seat! Best of all, two women watched, wheezing with laughter. They waited for my return, hoping for an encore.
Seventeen an old dog
Countless blessings unconditional
Pure love as designed
The Old Girl
Parked the car to get lunch. Who is the jerk blaring on the horn??? Whoops - it's my old deaf dog in the driver's seat! Best of all, two women watched, wheezing with laughter. They waited for my return, hoping for an encore.
Seventeen an old dog
Countless blessings unconditional
Pure love as designed
January 24, 2010
Buck Nekked
Come be our guest at the hotel spa. Leave your clothes here - yes all of them. Gathered hundreds of natural Korean men, and then there’s me. You have a special treat (oh no) for me??? Sanded raw, scrubbed squeaky, chopped, pounded, oiled, and tenderized. Nothing missed; nothing private. Beat like a drum for the crescendo. It was amazing…
No Fear (of water)
Prison disguised as comfort zone
Die safe and stifled
Buck Nekked
Come be our guest at the hotel spa. Leave your clothes here - yes all of them. Gathered hundreds of natural Korean men, and then there’s me. You have a special treat (oh no) for me??? Sanded raw, scrubbed squeaky, chopped, pounded, oiled, and tenderized. Nothing missed; nothing private. Beat like a drum for the crescendo. It was amazing…
No Fear (of water)
Prison disguised as comfort zone
Die safe and stifled
January 23, 2010
North to South
Nineteen-fifty Korea – the farmer family slips to the secret ship escaping tyranny. Six children onboard, then the ship leaves abruptly. Mother, father and baby cry as they watch ship leave. She tells him “You go now - take care of them!” He swims the icy water and is pulled aboard. They never reunite; father never remarries. Sixty years later, brother wonders if baby sister still lives.
Together a farm family
Prized apples raised for fall harvest
Split like an axed melon
North to South
Nineteen-fifty Korea – the farmer family slips to the secret ship escaping tyranny. Six children onboard, then the ship leaves abruptly. Mother, father and baby cry as they watch ship leave. She tells him “You go now - take care of them!” He swims the icy water and is pulled aboard. They never reunite; father never remarries. Sixty years later, brother wonders if baby sister still lives.
Together a farm family
Prized apples raised for fall harvest
Split like an axed melon
January 22, 2010
Stop Hunger Now
Twenty five thousand will die today of nutritional poverty. One dollar buys four life-saving meals. One million blessed commit one dollar daily through sustained sacrificial giving? Imagine ending starvation for many of the world’s poorest. Imagine massive food banks staged and readied for global disaster relief. Don’t only imagine.
Tick tock tick tock die
Cappuccino grande light please
For you a dirt cookie
Stop Hunger Now
Twenty five thousand will die today of nutritional poverty. One dollar buys four life-saving meals. One million blessed commit one dollar daily through sustained sacrificial giving? Imagine ending starvation for many of the world’s poorest. Imagine massive food banks staged and readied for global disaster relief. Don’t only imagine.
Tick tock tick tock die
Cappuccino grande light please
For you a dirt cookie
January 18, 2010
Going therefore
Five airports, forty hours, ten thousand miles, and now without luggage! Men and cultures meet to conspire against human suffering. Why does a western Caucasian desire quiet meditation? Why do his Asian friends get it?
Bleak harvest no food now
Feed them. Feed them. Feed them now.
Autumn soul feast follows
Going therefore
Five airports, forty hours, ten thousand miles, and now without luggage! Men and cultures meet to conspire against human suffering. Why does a western Caucasian desire quiet meditation? Why do his Asian friends get it?
Bleak harvest no food now
Feed them. Feed them. Feed them now.
Autumn soul feast follows
January 17, 2010
Connor
The boy dove in with the others, except he hit bottom. His head lives, near to a deaf body. Oh, the parental pain of it all - take me instead of my son. Dad tells God “it hurts.” God says “I know.” Dad says “my son has lost his life!” God says “I know that feeling as well.” He says “it hurts.” God says “I know, come here to me.”
Summer camp with friends
Cool liquid lake hides harm below
No answers here. None yet
Connor
The boy dove in with the others, except he hit bottom. His head lives, near to a deaf body. Oh, the parental pain of it all - take me instead of my son. Dad tells God “it hurts.” God says “I know.” Dad says “my son has lost his life!” God says “I know that feeling as well.” He says “it hurts.” God says “I know, come here to me.”
Summer camp with friends
Cool liquid lake hides harm below
No answers here. None yet
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010
New from the Edge
Lost in the deep jungle. See the clearing, near the cliff edge. My security in obscurity; my rescue in exposure. Come out now..., yes you, to the edge of life. See the jungle from the clearing now. Dare to expose for rescue.
Deep rain forest hides me
Safe undercover and unseen
Expose to knife edge
New from the Edge
Lost in the deep jungle. See the clearing, near the cliff edge. My security in obscurity; my rescue in exposure. Come out now..., yes you, to the edge of life. See the jungle from the clearing now. Dare to expose for rescue.
Deep rain forest hides me
Safe undercover and unseen
Expose to knife edge
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
January 12, 2010
Tazered
The neighbor knocked - wonder why? We started to become friends. He's a concert equipment roadie. Late for a gig, the cops found him in a rage. One; two; three zaps - dead. She asked me to give his eulogy at the sound studio. Pony tail guys wept; so did I; so did God.
Caught him one day
Blowing my fall leaves away
without asking
Tazered
The neighbor knocked - wonder why? We started to become friends. He's a concert equipment roadie. Late for a gig, the cops found him in a rage. One; two; three zaps - dead. She asked me to give his eulogy at the sound studio. Pony tail guys wept; so did I; so did God.
Caught him one day
Blowing my fall leaves away
without asking
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
January 5, 2010
Hitchhiker
Swerved impulsively off road to pick him up with an empty gas can, on his way to a drug deal - must be nuts. A comment sparks mutual interest. Paths cross; lives converge; nothing is ever the same.
Impulse brings bad grief
She scolds be safe careful strait
Risk springs sharp new life
January 4, 2010
Get wise
Data and stuff become information. Learning and experience become knowledge. Insight and discernment yield wisdom. Get it.
Too much info
What to do with what I know?
Wisdom reigns – get it.
January 3, 2010
Pay gift forward
Bought it for me. Did not open or use. Gave it to friend #1 who uses it. Got same gift from friend #2. I use it now. Friends #1 and #2 were friends before I met either. Neither knew I knew the other.
Some fat chance uh-huh
Some things just happen random
Bull shit - it was planned
January 2, 2010
Wrong or Important?
Makes my blood boil – what’s wrong is everywhere! Let me count the ways… I am in Wrongville trouble, because my focus is my center. Now I strain to see what’s wrong through the prism of what’s important. There now…yes. Much better.
Broken badly now
Fix it, fix it, fix it now
Whoops - does not matter!
January 1, 2010
Keepers of the same.
She hates change. His worst nightmare is anything different. They are inertia incarnate. Don’t mess with same, unless you want a fight. They would rather die than grow. And you, what now?
Erosion does its work
Deep and grand the river slices
Spring explodes overnight
Hitchhiker
Swerved impulsively off road to pick him up with an empty gas can, on his way to a drug deal - must be nuts. A comment sparks mutual interest. Paths cross; lives converge; nothing is ever the same.
Impulse brings bad grief
She scolds be safe careful strait
Risk springs sharp new life
January 4, 2010
Get wise
Data and stuff become information. Learning and experience become knowledge. Insight and discernment yield wisdom. Get it.
Too much info
What to do with what I know?
Wisdom reigns – get it.
January 3, 2010
Pay gift forward
Bought it for me. Did not open or use. Gave it to friend #1 who uses it. Got same gift from friend #2. I use it now. Friends #1 and #2 were friends before I met either. Neither knew I knew the other.
Some fat chance uh-huh
Some things just happen random
Bull shit - it was planned
January 2, 2010
Wrong or Important?
Makes my blood boil – what’s wrong is everywhere! Let me count the ways… I am in Wrongville trouble, because my focus is my center. Now I strain to see what’s wrong through the prism of what’s important. There now…yes. Much better.
Broken badly now
Fix it, fix it, fix it now
Whoops - does not matter!
January 1, 2010
Keepers of the same.
She hates change. His worst nightmare is anything different. They are inertia incarnate. Don’t mess with same, unless you want a fight. They would rather die than grow. And you, what now?
Erosion does its work
Deep and grand the river slices
Spring explodes overnight
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