Monthly Archives: July 2011

The world swirls. This afternoon is my Schnell family annual summer picnic gathering in Portland.  Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend.  Yet, family gathers.  Important. Norway rocks…but not in a musical way.  “Atrocious but necessary” the lawyer for the … Continue reading →

It looked good.  My computer said “This is important.”  It was a new program from Windows Vista or something like that.  [As you can tell, my computerized vocabulary is limited…and that is a gross overstatement.] So, I clicked, “install.” I … Continue reading →

Times to forget the human…but who can do it? Times to deal with the divine…but who can do it? The pulse-point is execution…one is to happen soon in Texas…guilt is not the question.  Mercy is. One of those shot, one … Continue reading →

Good news was received.  Dr. Todd Larson, publisher for Whitefish Press in Cincinnati [www.whitefishpress.com], said my murder/mystery novel, “Murder On Tillamook Bay,” is at the printer, with availability very soon.  I am particularly pleased with the cover for the novel—Dr. … Continue reading →

I believe in prayer…especially in the words of Rabbi Harold Kushner, “Prayer is conversation with God, redeeming us from isolation.”  To that end…and I am aware—fully so—each of us has our own prayers for many.  However, let me share this … Continue reading →

As a writer, triggered by my publisher’s advisory, “We want to take you back to school and learn to write for a larger audience than clergy and church members…” I could only respond, “Hey, I once heard this, Anyone who’s … Continue reading →

There’s a scene [among many, many] in “Thousand Clowns”–what I label the scene of apology.  I forget the trigger-point, but Jason Robards and Barbara Harris develop a relationship. He does many wacky things…has a fascinating conversation with the weather lady—she’s … Continue reading →

Will have more early next week.  But the publisher of my first novel, “Murder On Tillamook Bay” shared yesterday he’s sending the book to the printer on Monday.  I’ll share news of availability…could be soon!

It’s hard to be unflappable.  Really hard.  Heard yesterday that Michelle Bachmann’s husband runs a clinic.   The sub-theme of that is they give energy to what is called reparation therapy.  It’s a choke-able concept…to use their understanding of the Word … Continue reading →

A beautiful embrace.  Beyond words but echoed in my heart.  Robinson Cano from the New York Yankees had just won the home run hitting contest Monday night in Phoenix—part of the All-Star extravaganza.  The pitcher tossed a couple of balls … Continue reading →