• Coffee & Microwave 1

    May 8, 2016   Morning coffee has me thinking about giving up the microwave.  Our maker of electromagnetic radiation gave up the ghost about six months ago.  However, having returned from Ireland to a grant-based job—meaning the job could go away as the grant wrapped up—our daughter, Katherine, stayed with us until she obtained a…

  • Contemplative Eyes

    though on back below tractor greasing joints, creator eyes awakens contemplative silence  

  • Bettering Structure By Stepping Back

    April 24, 2016 We had a busy afternoon last Sunday.  The Democrat’s came to town to work out the next level of delegates for the State and national convention.  Since we were delegates for this first round, Belinda and I figured we should show up. I am a Hilary guy and argued on her behalf…

  • Rust to Wine

    rusty 1/4” steel encasing new bearing spins new wine into old wineskins?  

  • The Contemplative Of Warm Teats

    April 10, 2016 Milking is not my place of redemption.  I never got to know God when rising at four on a cold winter morning and heading to the barn to milk cows or goats.  The lack of connection probably had a lot to do with cold fingers and a love for warm weather! Because…