Journal Entry 5.11.2016 – Magical Memories of Christmas and France

Yesterday I spend a number of hours applying a finishing coat to the new fence.  This offered a lot of time to think and I thought I’d write a few down here.  The time is now 4:57 AM and I had thought I’d go to the gym but I’m behind in writing so glad I’ve…… Continue reading Journal Entry 5.11.2016 – Magical Memories of Christmas and France

Journal Entry – 2.22.2016

It’s noon on Monday during an insignificant late February day.  I’m listening to Gordon Lightfoot and through his as well as other artist’s music am starting to believe I would have thrived in the 70s.  Mason Williams, Gordon, Led Zepplin all have references to fantasy and fantasy such as the Hobbit, Star Wars and so…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 2.22.2016

Friday 9.19.2014

I am glad it is Friday. This week we had our very first rain after going through most of the year without even a dark cloud.  I was sitting outside on an unusually warm Wednesday night when the wind picked up, clouds rolled in and it reminded me of what happens back in Columbus, Ohio…… Continue reading Friday 9.19.2014

Fire in the Fire TV

Magical moment – Sitting in the La-Z-Boy rocking the baby to sleep listening to the breeze gently blow through the trees and a fire in the TV on a warm September night.

L’automne est arrivé

I have always loved the autumn season.  The temperature cools, the leaves change color and a new chapter opens. The year begins with a rebirth of sorts, recognized by a litany of New Year’s pledges and the excitement of having passed midway through the ice and chill of winter.  Before long the grass starts to…… Continue reading L’automne est arrivé