photo by GG Lemere Unsplash 8/4/26 Last week I found myself standing in a long line outside of a concert venue, sweat dripping down my face, the hundred-degree sun doing its best to bake everyone waiting for dinner. I was in line for what seemed like the sensible choice, a reasonably "healthy" taco plate. Very typical for my generally reasonable, disciplined nature. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I spotted another food truck. Ice cream. Cold, creamy, utterly unnecessary

6/9/26 ...Reflections on Balance, Illumination, and the Summer Solstice As we approach the halfway point of the year and move toward the Summer Solstice, the season of greatest light—I’ve been reflecting on illumination and balance. Social media, the news, and our collective conversations seem to be shining a light on what was once hidden, bringing both immense challenges and potential solutions into clearer view. At the same time, life has called me outward in new ways. May

As we move into the longest day of the year I marvel at our burning life-giving star. This life force does not discriminate and divide...