Loneliness Is More Than Begin Alone

“Life is better together.” I’ve said it a bazillion times. And honestly, I believe it. Which leaves me wondering why I often find myself feeling lonely. I know plenty of folks. I have opportunity to gather with people I care deeply about each week. I have no shortage of relationships. I am surrounded by love. […]

MORE THAN CRUMBS

I’ve been grumpy lately. Not bite-everyone’s-head-off grumpy, but irritated…short-tempered…sad…grumpy. Now, I’m prone to sarcasm and can lean into cynicism, but mostly I think of myself as a generally optimistic, positive, joyful guy. Grumpy is not my default. But lately it feels like I’ve been grumpy more than not. And that’s got me wondering what’s up? […]

Needs: Lent 2025

Here we are again. Another Lent. Another wilderness wandering. Another start to reflecting on the world via my very sporadic writings. It seems Lent has been the time I feel most compelled to write. Perhaps because of the introspective nature of the season. Maybe it’s just the experience of taking the United Methodist Photo-A-Day challenge and turning […]