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.

Monday, November 29, 2010

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Of the many hi-lites of our Fall travels one has been the days that we spent at Death Valley. One of the many prominent geological features is it's monumental 'alluvial fans.' It's so exciting getting to understand and appreciate our surroundings. I just love better understanding how our planet continues to evolve. Change surely is the one constant on planet earth. The book Reading the Rocks, is what finally ignited my interest. And the subsequent trips, ie. Grand Canyon hike, keep it alive!

Three Wishes



Randy Sparks, of the New Christy Minstrels wrote this song. I have many Christmas favorites including the old standards, carols and all.

In fact the CD by Jewel is the all time favorite. Until, along comes Three Christmas Wishes. The only down loadable version that I could get my hands on was this late '60's recording. If you don't like 'the past', just close your eyes and listen to the song.

I love the lyrics, they say it all!

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Mariah Carey



'Tiz the time of year that my role model gets his day in the sun, or should that read 'day in the snow'. And Mariah has fun with it.

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