Doves don’t strike me as being the most intelligent members of the avian world, if only because of how often they seem to knock themselves silly by flying into our windows. But their silliness can also be sort of tranquil, in the right setting. This guy (gal?) apparently decided he (she?) was among friends, regardless… Continue reading Guardian Horny Toad
Remembering Chris LeDoux
I was listening to music on my iPad last weekend and Riding For A Fall came up on the playlist. It made me think about the great music provided by Chris LeDoux, and what we lost when he died of cancer in 2005. LeDoux was a rare talent – a world champion rodeo cowboy and… Continue reading Remembering Chris LeDoux
Best Photos of 2012? Could be…
As we stumble into a new year, a pleasant way to idle away some time is by looking at some really striking photos, and the aggregation website Twisted Sifter has assembled a pretty decent 2012 “Top 100” list. I suspect there are a few that have been subjected to some Photoshop manipulation, but that shouldn’t… Continue reading Best Photos of 2012? Could be…
Bible Reading: A New Year, A New Approach
The start of a new year is doesn’t carry any mystical significance for me, and I don’t view it as time of new beginnings – except in one very important area. For more than twenty years, I’ve read through the Bible during the calendar year, and one of the traditions I look forward to is… Continue reading Bible Reading: A New Year, A New Approach
A Moving Experience at Church
Have you ever visited the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas? It’s a spectacular indoor setting mimicking the watery “streets” of Venice, complete with singing gondoliers. I’ve never been to Italy, but I’m sure it’s exactly like this except for the Harley Davidson store and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, but with… Continue reading A Moving Experience at Church
A Fractured Fairy Tale
The following story was posted by a friend on Facebook as a homily about the appropriate way to deal with adversity. One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and… Continue reading A Fractured Fairy Tale
Christmas Bounty
Christmas is not about the gifts. Well, not entirely. But it is at least a little bit about the gifts, and I know you’re anxious to see how yours truly made out in that regard. Short answer: awesomely. To wit… Gaudy Skull My mother gave me this Mexican ceramic cow skull and it’s muy fabuloso.… Continue reading Christmas Bounty
Behold our newborn King!
Mary, did you know That your baby boy Would some day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new? This child that you’ve delivered, Will soon deliver you. Mary, did you know That… Continue reading Behold our newborn King!
Studebaker Fish: The Backstory
I’m a sucker for sculptures constructed from found objects. Are they art? I’ll leave that debate to those who know what they’re talking about, but I find such pieces to be a pleasant addition to my environment, and that’s all I demand from my art. I also like the idea of making something whimsical for… Continue reading Studebaker Fish: The Backstory
Just call me Fido
I saw this at the Peach Tree gift shop in Fredericksburg last week, and it just…well…spoke to me. I think it’s hilarious, but not altogether accurate, and not just because dogs don’t speak in italics (with the sole exception of the piccolo levriero italiano, which goes without saying, but, as a blogger, my responsibilities include… Continue reading Just call me Fido