I can delay no longer. I start to the East, sunrise ahead. I watch the sunshine pour over the hills. I see. Elephants march across the ridgeline heading to the South. My job is to the North. Where are the elephants going? I need to know. I long to follow. Weekly Writing challenge: Fifty. A... Continue Reading →
The Peace of Wild Things
A favorite poem of mine. Indeed, a prayer. I fall into the words and embrace the meaning. I lay still and for a time I am free. As I stand once more, I am ready to move forward. Move forward indeed. My hope is each of you find poems or other writings that have similar... Continue Reading →
A Symphony of Motion
I recently came across a short film on rowing that I first watched over 30 years ago. It was a time of wood boats and wood oars full of character and life. It was a time too of crew coaches speaking as philosophers. Thanks to YouTube I can add this gem to my blog. I... Continue Reading →
Of Vulnerability, Belonging, and Intimacy
Have you ever read a passage in a book and said, "I wish I wrote those words?" While I have found my voice and the words to express my thoughts, there are writers focused on leadership whose voice and words impress me to no end. One such author is Max DePree. Indeed, his words are poetry and nearly sing... Continue Reading →
Two Roads Diverged
Change consumes me this week. My two sons stand at a crossroad. The youngest is off to university life thousands of miles from home; from California to Virginia, worlds apart. My oldest is off to the midwest in search of gold and self. Each stands at the "two roads diverged in a wood" as Robert... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – The First Book
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, poem, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. This is a favorite poem from a wonderful poet, Rita Dove. ... Continue Reading →