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Oregon – Bandon Dunes 8.26.21
Eugene – I went for a run on the University of Oregon campus hoping to run on the venerable Haywood track, home to the USA Olympic trials, and where Nike was born. It looked nothing like the Haywood track that Davis and I saw while attending the 2008 Olympic trials 13 years earlier. It had been totally modernized with no public admittance. Although the new complex is beautiful, I miss the old track. So, I had a great run along the Willamette River. After picking my good friend Pete up at the Eugene airport mid-morning, we proceeded to the Oregon coast to do some hiking on coastal trails in Siuslaw…
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Oregon – Willamette Valley 8.23.21
Narrative from Day 3 of Oregon Trip - Willamette Wine Country
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Oregon Northern Coast 8.21.21
Narrative from my first two days in Oregon - the Northern Coast.
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Changing A Life 7.18.19
This Poem was inspired by a friend going through a difficult period in 2019. And reminded me that it takes as much grace to receive help as to give it.
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Maine Hiking Trip – June/July 2021
A brief narrative with photos from our summer 2021 hiking trip in Maine.
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The Cherry Tree 6.16.21
Sometimes, if we are curious enough, our wanderings can bring us new discoveries, deeper gratitude, and most importantly, a deeper appreciation of the gifts of others.
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Servant Leadership
Rarely, do we get the opportunity to see up close true servant leadership. Yesterday, I was able to participate in a celebration of a person who truly demonstrated that.
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An Ordinary Life
A short but powerful 7 minute homily that is worth listening to. Verse 11 of Chapter 6 in the first book of Timothy is now one of my favorites after listening to this.
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My North Star 12.25.18
A poem inspired by a recent conversation with a friend. Hopefully, all of us have a North Star that helps us through life's journey.
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The Gift Refused 4.9.21
A story about the grace of accepting gifts.
