by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 7, 2023 | Serendipity
Places #3 Walking past the gardens to the front porch, I am greeted by the Red Cup Rooster. Crowing with enthusiasm, the rooster is a fixture and greeter at this unique coffee shop in Oklahoma City. Inside, I order an Americano and a yummy dish. You guessed it, my...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 31, 2023 | Serendipity
Places #2 Just a few years ago, my good friend John and I went to an OKC Thunder NBA basketball game as we do each season. We parked for free on the sketchy side of the arena in a vacant lot, with abandoned buildings, broken glass and a general atmosphere that makes...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 24, 2023 | Spiritual Stuff
Places #1 Do you have places that help you create calm? Places that prompt better thought and perspective?When I visit my family in Tennessee, I look forward to at least one morning meandering along the trails around Lake Placid at Chickasaw State Park near Henderson,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 17, 2023 | Spiritual Stuff
Examinations #2 In what area of your life do you need less? In what ways do you need more? For instance, when I take time to hike a state park trail, I often think that I need to do this more. Engulfed in the smells of moist earth, oxygen-rich trees and morning mist,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 10, 2023 | Serendipity
Examinations #1 Books, stamps, coins, dolls, cars, toys, records…all common items that people collect. These, and a million other items find their way into our treasure troves. Personally, I have a modest collection of books, bells, compasses, cap guns, metal cars and...
