My friends, I’ve been spending some time this week writing reflections and a review of Vicki’s excellent book, Surviving Sue. I’m hoping to publish it this Friday, but my heart and mind are taking me on an interesting journey as I read my notes and try to draft the post. So, of course, I need to … Continue reading The Activity and Art of Reading
Author: Edward Ortiz
In Memory of the Lives Lost Over the Potomac River
Today, I’m taking a moment to mourn those who perished yesterday in a terrible air accident over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, just outside Washington, D.C. Reports indicate that 60 passengers and a crew of four on an American Airlines flight are feared dead, in addition to three soldiers who were flying on … Continue reading In Memory of the Lives Lost Over the Potomac River
God Bless the Sent One
It has been a while since I last posted a poem from my grandfather-in-law, Pedro Rodríguez Miranda. Today, I’m posting a beautiful poem that he wrote for his amazing great-granddaughter, Aneris. The poem is titled God Bless the Sent One and is from the Love Poems in Old Age section of his book. Aneris is a very smart and strong … Continue reading God Bless the Sent One
I Just Want a Normal Life
I was reading a news article about politics in Germany this weekend, and something a 20-year-old said caught my attention. This young man said, "… but we just want a normal life.” All politics aside, this declaration took me back to when I was 20—yes, a little over 31 years ago for those who want … Continue reading I Just Want a Normal Life
Rockin’ Thursday XLVIII
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Love Will Keep Us Alive” by the Eagles, an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. I thought I’d continue the theme of love that I started yesterday with my poem. Also, with everything happening in this country and around the world, I feel that these words, "Love Will Keep … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLVIII
My Forever Love
It took me some time to write this poem, but it finally arrived. It’s dedicated to my beautiful wife, an extroverted soul who completes me in every way. Words, whether written or spoken, are not enough to describe the love I feel for her. It has been a little over 30 years since I first … Continue reading My Forever Love
The Burden of Leadership
I have been thinking about writing a post that connects the challenge of leadership with the wildfires occurring in California. Here are some thoughts on the issue. It’s frustrating to see and hear national-level leaders and company CEOs blaming the fires on actions taken by state leaders that have nothing to do with the actual … Continue reading The Burden of Leadership
Rockin’ Thursday XLVII
For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Amanda" by Boston, an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1975. "Amanda" is my favorite song, with "More Than a Feeling" in close second. The song was released in 1986 and reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard charts that same year. I really like the lyrics, especially toward the … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XLVII
My Basement Garden (Update)
Back in October, I introduced you to my basement garden project, and so far, it’s going well. At the end of that post, I mentioned that I’d be providing updates in the future, so today I’m doing just that. Since October, I’ve added a second grow light and another table to give the plants a … Continue reading My Basement Garden (Update)
Book Review: Just Discipleship
I was very intrigued when I read the title of this book. My first thought was about discipling Christians to be just and fair. This should, of course, be a given, as all Christians are called to model these virtues. However, in many cases, these characteristics are lacking, which I believe is due to a … Continue reading Book Review: Just Discipleship
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