Often around Christmas there are lots of writings about how we have made Santa into a god of sorts. Kids send their wishes to him (or pray), the kids have to be good to get the reward (righteous-heaven) and believing in him is largely about faith even though the odds are against the philosophy. Usually these writings areContinue reading “My favorite deity is Santa.”

Hugs?? Why, are you drunk? ….or because it’s Christmas. Oh, must be that too.

Sometimes I am so surprised by how much I am overcome with my love and missing for friends and family from previous parts of my life.  I’m a big believer in destiny. If someone is not currently in my life, I truly believe it is for a reason, if nothing other than to remind thisContinue reading “I miss you guys.”

solsticetosolsticetosolstice: When I woke, it was already snowing. Sometimes I visualize lines or strings connecting me (usually by the brain, every once in a while by the heart) to other things. Stars, people, exits, flowers, cars, outer corners. Tried it with snowflakes. I love your string visualization.

About six weeks ago, my friends and were in a Bible class one Wednesday night and someone told us about World Vision’s gift catalog; through which you can purchase small farm animals, small business loans, job training, and school supplies for third world nations. I somewhat jokingly suggested that our annual gift exchange should beContinue reading “WEGACE: White Elephant Give an Alpaca for Christmas Extravaganza!”

Me: George Washington was the very first president who lived a long time ago. Kid: Was it like in the year 2000 or something?