Monthly Archives: February 2018

A personal update, then two quotes from very valued friends. Jason has had dizziness, headaches and double-vision, determined by CT scan to be caused by spinal fluid that isn’t flowing correctly. Tomorrow, Thursday, the first day of March, he’ll have … Continue reading →

I am not without thought, stronger than musing and much stronger than being quiet, muted and shedding a smile, which is better than shedding a tear. Although when the smile becomes a smirk, watch out. That’s self-judgment to be alert. … Continue reading →

Have often said that Miss Agnes Carter, my 8th grade teacher at Vernon Grade School in Portland, Oregon, was my best teacher, to know the difference of doing well and doing good, and 1,000 other ways to word the thoughts. … Continue reading →

Many of you have inquired when the new novel will be on Amazon/Kindle. Learned late this afternoon, Tricia Gleason’s 6th adventure now is an e-book on Amazon/Kindle. Hope you enjoy the read. In case you wish a signed copy, please … Continue reading →

Ah, late breaking news. Jason was moved today from Intermediate Care [third floor] to Regular Care [second floor] at Cornerstone Hospital in Austin. Yeah! We are all encouraged, especially Jason. They’re about to remove the trach after going from #6 … Continue reading →

The date: February 21, 2018. The time: 7:45 a.m. Been up for a good while, the routine, feed our “kids,” Faith, Caleb and Copper. They await their walk, but the rain and getting colder temperatures may postpone that. Yep, Leander, … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a heralding day…so many times over. I appreciated how two bobsled teams from Germany and Canada finished tied for First Place, sharing the Gold Medal. So impressive, if only the teamwork could be an example to replace the … Continue reading →

This may be one of the best ever Sunday sermons. The Voice didn’t go to seminary, maybe a good thing. Never served a church or synagogue. But, in terms of friendship, wisdom and courage he is the best. I’ve known … Continue reading →

I do not remember my age. Had to be when I was 10 or 11, which made it 1950 or 1951. I remember the event, even more I remember standing by the best seat in the house. My mother, father … Continue reading →

Rabbi Joe Black is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado. On the very day students and teachers were slaughtered in Parkland, Florida, Rabbi Black offered this prayer to the Colorado House of Representatives. I find it more … Continue reading →