Changing direction isn’t as easy as it might seem. It means there must be change at the core of who I am. It is that deep and complete, it is returning to a way of life that I existed in for many years. Its refuting statements that kept me at arms length from religious beliefs […]
I’m tired of languishing in this place of defeat. Bemoaning the mountain of crap that has piled on top of me, it’s time to break out and fly!!! It’s time to pursue my hearts desire and stop killing the vibe just as it gets started. I’ve learned a lot and I can put it to […]
Wait Words by Chris Ripley Verse 1 Trying to be silent when all I want to do is talk, Quiet and waiting though my mind is full of thoughts. How can I hear you if I’m never listening? Afraid of the answers my obedience will bring. Chorus 1 So I’ll wait, I’ll wait to hear […]
How He Loves Today… today I was reminded of this song and the story behind it, I was moved again. I felt emotions I haven’t for quite a while. You might even say that it inspired me to make a move back towards God. It’s been some time since we’ve spoken. Please take the time […]
This is an old wives tale, I can assure you. Only those who have suffered immense levels of unforgiving pain can tell you this. Through the maze of memories, nightmares and unknowns some are lucky, but time is more of a curse than a healer. As you live year after year, time only compounds the […]
People all across the country today are gathering in their chosen places of worship to express their beliefs together. Praying, singing, reading and exchanging hugs and handshakes. They feel warm and fuzzy, encouraged, unified, and a part of something larger than themselves. But…. In the middle of all that are people who feel very alone, […]
Today, I heard a little piece on NPR about a zero carbon city. You know, all the imagination of a city and eventually a world free of all the demonized power we rely on today to survive. A future that exists currently and primarily in our minds, though we are making some minor strides toward […]
When I write it is problematic for me. It causes people to either freak out or say good job. This is my open journal of life, my thoughts, intentions, my failures and fears. I am going to take a break. When and if I feel it is time to return, I will. If not, good […]
People today are less hypocritical and are more realistically faced with the conundrum of what to do with their lives. I collect old vinyl. I got started just a few months ago and posses about 225 albums of mixed genre. Everything from Glen Campbell to Ozzy Osborn, the Monkees to Led Zeppelin, Sinatra to The […]
The Place to be Real 