Edmund Burke
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men (and women) do nothing.”
Musings
Sex Trafficking Forum and Crossing the Jordan
The last two weeks have been heartening. A few years ago, it seemed only one lone cop and a couple with a new ministry “on the avenue” acknowledged there was a problem. Sonoma County is so beautiful. Thousands come every year to enjoy the magnificent Pacific Coastline, the redwood, the dozens of wineries, the casino …
Lessons from Noah
One of my friends sent me an email with “Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah’s Ark”, the title of which was probably inspired by “Everything I needed to know, I learned in kindergarten.” What I love about the list of the anonymous author is how many things you can learn from one …
Health and Politics
“We have to pass the bill to find out what’s in it.” Nancy Pelosi, Representative from California “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Obamacare, Care Scare, and Hyperbole
I have been reading articles on Obamacare and trying to make sense of it all. I guess I’m not alone. One telling sentence in our local (very liberal) newspaper said “the most important thing to know is that everybody must buy insurance or else pay a penalty. You must obtain insurance, either through your employer …
Growing
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “If I could only grow green stuff in my garden like I do in my refrigerator.” Anonymous
Attempts at Gardening
Over the past twelve years, I have been trying my hand at gardening. My mother had a green thumb, and my brother definitely has two green thumbs; he can grow anything from Jerusalem artichokes to Asian pears. Me? Nada. But I’m still trying. When we moved in, the backyard was a beautiful lush forest …
Writing
“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” E.L. Doctorow “The scariest moment is just before you start.” Stephen King
Ideas and New Beginnings
Whenever I finish a novel, I wonder if I’ll be writing another one, or if it’s time to “retire”. Even mentioning the word makes Rick a little nervous. “You’re not a happy camper when you’re not working on a project.” Really? What happens if I don’t feel the Lord nudging me into another project? I …