(the R is for really) Jesus might have had an idea. His idea might have involved every person who would ever live after his death, and resurrection. The idea might come to him on his return to heaven. His thought process might have been something like this: “I have given so much – my entire… [Read more…]
March 27, 2010
Like clouds, notions are formed from the confluence of currents and particles; the perpetual current of human perception mixes and swirls with particles of human knowledge, and a notion is born. Notions can be insignificant, producing little or no mental precipitation. Or, a notion can work its way toward another notion, joining forces to grow… [Read more…]
March 25, 2010
If my glass of wine with dinner is a knock of the gavel announcing the conclusion of my waning day, then my morning shower is a calling to order of all of my senses, so they can administer the justice of my impending day. My warm shower, in a darkened bathroom, is a daily rebirth… [Read more…]
March 22, 2010
It’s after the fact now. The legislation will become the law. The bill is probably not as great as its authors and supporters will suggest. Nor is it likely to be as evil as its detractors insist. I haven’t read a single word of it, nor will I. I do suspect it is like most… [Read more…]
March 19, 2010
My amazing fiancé recently took on the project of painting motivational signs to adorn my fitness training studio. To make them personal and unique to my cause, she suggested we use motivational sayings from me; Royisms. We selected some choice thoughts from my own writings over the past few years. From the 45 that we extracted… [Read more…]
March 16, 2010
Epic weather has kissed Southern California right on the mouth this week. How lucky we all are to have this! After a nice beach run on Sunday, my wonderful fiancé and I did a bit of jetty hopping in the sunshine. I first posted this last year, but definitely appropriate for the week. Surfing… [Read more…]
March 12, 2010
We have all been touched by the suicide of someone we know; a loved one, friend, neighbor, or perhaps someone we know of and respected. Upon hearing of someone taking their own life, we can be quick to reflect, morn, appreciate, and even be quick to judge. Many judge that suicide is a selfish act… [Read more…]
March 9, 2010
This past weekend I traveled to Chicago to visit my daughter at DePaul University. On my departure, I made the following observation: On arrival at Midway Airport, traversing from the train station to the terminal to the gate, I was the ONLY person I saw not using the moving sidewalk. Not only that, but I was actualy… [Read more…]
March 6, 2010
Squats are hard. So too are lunges. For most, squats and lunges evoke thoughts of pain – burning fiery pain in the legs and in the glutes; soreness stuffed with aches, wrapped with a blanket of misery. Oh, and sweat. When I perform squats or lunges the sweat is often as immediate as the burn. … [Read more…]
March 2, 2010
I originally wrote this last year; on the week that our national headlines were more Oprah-focused than healthcare or economy focused. I put it aside and forgot about it. I’m not sure where Oprah’s weight is today, and I really don’t care. Still, this is more relevant today than it was a year ago. Oprah… [Read more…]
March 30, 2010
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