by Bruce McIntyre | May 17, 2024 | Serendipity
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...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 10, 2024 | Serendipity
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...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 3, 2024 | Serendipity
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...
by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 29, 2024 | Serendipity
‘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...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 23, 2023 | Serendipity
Tis the Season December brings a mix of emotion. You witness the unbridled joy of children opening presents and gawking at the festive lights. You tap your toes to the music of the season and anticipate glad reunions. Yet, the absence of loved ones mixed with dreary...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 24, 2023 | Serendipity
Thanksgiving #3 It’s just a sandwich. Except that, we only eat this sandwich once a year.Leftover turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce in between two slices of white bread…the kind that sticks to the roof of your mouth. Sometimes, a dab of mayonnaise piques the...