2025
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Joy, Pleasure, & Happiness
So many things in life spark joy for me. My day always begins with that first, perfect cup of coffee—a…
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Sally
As most of you know, we own an electric car that we call “Sally,” after the astronaut Sally Ride. Of…
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Doggone It!
Many of us grew up with a pet, whether it was a dog, cat, hamster, or even a fish in…
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Snake in the Grass… by Jane Strebel
From a child’s perspective, one of the greatest benefits of growing up on a farm in the 1950s was that…
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The Solitude of Starting Over
At eighteen, I was fresh out of high school, newly enlisted in the US Air Force, and married—a son would…
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A Trip of Wonder
In June of 2023, my wife and I set off for Niagara Falls, Canada, joining about fifty fellow travelers on…
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Cognitive Shuffling: The Great Dream Escape
I recently stumbled upon an article about cognitive shuffling, a mental trick developed by Luc P. Beardon, designed to help…
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The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: A Pensive Reflection
A familiar pattern emerges in the quiet moments before dawn as consciousness slowly seeps into my being. My mind, ever…
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The Mosaic of Influence
In the tapestry of life, threads of influence weave the fabric of our being. As I reflect on the intricate…
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Celebrating Eighty-Four Years
As I approach my 84th birthday, I find myself reflecting on the 30,681 days that I’ve lived. It’s a substantial…
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