Grace & Effort

Grace & Effort

Both are essential to living well People who accomplish great things usually intend to accomplish great things. They make big plans and work hard. Effort is typically a prerequisite for success. But, many of us have a tendency to make our plans with a latent...
Turtling

Turtling

Misadventures in Sailing Over twenty years ago, I attended a church campout that was providential indeed. I had only counted on the opportunity to kayak during that particular weekend, but one of the ministers and another parishioner brought mono-hull sailboats. Not...
Singalong

Singalong

Tis the Season #3From the stage of the Wheeler Ferris Wheel at the OKC Parkinson’s Walk with about 400 people in view, I love to see who sings along with what. Tunes such as Dancing Queen, YMCA and Stayin’ Alive bring out the dancers. And we give the best...
Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

Tis the Season #2 On the way back from a presentation, I stopped along the interstate at a Long John Silver’s attached to a gas station. I know, suspect already. Sometimes what you’re hungry for can surprise you. Easing into a booth, I noticed the only...
People Watching

People Watching

‘Tis the SeasonI love “people watching” at the Oklahoma City Arts Festival. Yes, I go for the art, the food, the music, but “people watching” may be the best part. Over a decade ago, my daughter sang with her honor choir at the Arts Festival. So, I met the bus...