Good Day

Biking, then a short hike, icecream, grilled pork chops. And now it's raining!

Rain!

Osprey Dive

I caught this osprey diving on my cellphone today.

Positive Thinking

Negativity and Racism

It is quite possible that all of the negative focus on racism in our society, is only making the issue worse. My family is biracial, and multicultural--and we simply cannot let all of that continuous negativity into our daily lives. We identify as a family, and the other labels, while they may exist, are simply not that important. Racism is learned. So while we may agree it is unwanted, constant reference and exposure helps to keep it alive.

Mulberry Wine

Mulberries

Como Zoo and Conservatory

Wife Follows the Rules

One of the admirable qualities about my wife, is that she always follows the rules!

Happy Father's Day to the Dads

Happy Father's Day to the dads. Being a father is a biological thing, but being a dad is providing love and encouragement to your children. There are dads who aren't fathers, and fathers who never become dads. Being a dad means putting your child's needs before your own. So to all the dads, have a great day, you are appreciated!

East of Russell Sorenson Landing

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Think About It

Dumbing Down America

Our society, has chosen to "dumb down" to the lowest common denominator; to ensure inclusion. Instead of holding the bar up high to create a better world, we have ensured Americans will be rude, dumb and weak for generations to come. That's why I have to listen to that person talking loudly on the phone, in a public place, dropping the F-bomb every 4th word. That's why police can no longer stop "minor" law breaking. It's why people walk down the street looking in mailboxes and drive down the road tossing garbage out the window. It's why how we teach, speak and interact has changed. It's why people are mean to each other and why entertainment is vulgar, lewd and violent. But at least everyone is striving to become less civilized for a worthy cause.

Your Amazon Package

If a package from Amazon is sent by UPS, the tracking number tells you exactly where it is and when it will arrive. It's very precise. If the package is coming by US Postal Service, the tracking number tells you that the item is somewhere between Albuquerque and Zimbabwe and that it will arrive in 4 to 273 days.

Grilled Vegetable Medley

...and pork chops...

Shave Your Head!

I've been shaving my head for about 17 years now. Periodically, someone will still make jokes about me being bald because our society still thinks bald jokes are okay. So after shaving my head today, I was enjoying how nice it feels, especially in the kind of heat we've been experiencing lately. So if you have never shaved your head, I have to feel a little bit bad for you because there is nothing quite as cool and refreshing in the summer heat. It is right up there with a cold beer and ice cream.

At the Creek