Santa Is Alive and Well

Santa Is Alive and Well
We see him in the acts of kindness, both random and planned. From him we learn that making others happy has rewards that are immeasurable.

So There U Have It

The last and final Act of a Three Act Play
is shaping up as a hopefully long and healthy one.
It is oh so different from Acts l and ll.

Act l was exciting.
Discovering how to live, love and 'do'
involved education,
both formal and otherwise.
Intertwined in this came the relationships
that influenced decision making and the outcomes,
both vocational and avocational
we now can look back upon.
At times it was breathtaking!

The Second Act largely focused on
the 'doing' phase of life'.
At times it was spellbinding.
Other times frightening
and on occasion, disappointing.
I can't speak for the audience,
but by and large
the reviews seemed positive.

The Third and final Act is live theater at it's best
as the actions of l & ll
strongly influence
the 'real- time' action, the 'now.'

Fatalists maintain that Acts l & ll predetermine the Final Act.

I know this to be true at some level,
(we can't rewrite the history of our lives,)
but join me at 'tweaking the outcomes.'

The first section of The Third Act
has surpassed my expectations.
The plan is to maintain the pace.

So There U Have It
is an opportunity for you
to participate
in the writing of the Final Act.
I invite you to contribute
your observations, wit and wisdom
in the Comments section.

We know how it will end,
we just don't know
what awaits along the way.
Join me on the journey!

Death Valley, Southeastern CA

Death Valley, Southeastern CA
We spent a lot of time in the American Southwest this fall, and loved it.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Day has arrived


Final Check, What are we missing, what don't we need?


Sunday, Feb 21, 2010

Today is the day
that SILH, , (son-in-law Harry) and I
leave for the Grand Canyon.
We'll be spending the next week
on the So. Kaibab, Tonto and Bright Angel trails.

The picture shows us
Doing our final check.
What have we forgotten, you ask!
Why nothing of course!
What are we taking that we don't need?

We don't yet know, but
Averaging nine miles a day
There'll come a point where
We'll agree that we're lugging
Unnecessaries I'm sure.

And the law of back country camping
Is, you bring it in, you take it out.
And there are no exceptions.
Yes even down to used paper,
(let your imagination roam).

Any way, we're excited!

See you in a week or so!

ps. 'gotta fess up,
Harry's pack is slightly heavier than mine

1 comment:

  1. Nice to see my husband! You guys are going to have such a great adventure. Soak it all up and cherish every minute. Have fun : ) Love you!

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These would be us, Elsie and Ray

These would be us, Elsie and Ray
On the Saugeen in August

Books worth remembering that have passed through my brain

  • Younger Next Year, Crowley and Lodge
  • The Book of Negroes, Hill
  • Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin
  • Salt
  • Reading the Rocks, (an autobiography of earth)
  • Letter to a Christian Nation, Harris
  • Jesus Interrupted, Ehrman
  • How Jesus became Christian, Wilson
  • Blink, Gladwell
  • America B C, Fell