Hello, my name is Gracie. I am spoiled. I love humans. Let me show you around. The old man human gets into the hot tub everyday so his bones might move. The neighbors say he is a hardworking sonuvabitch, but they are often drunk riding their atv up to the corner store to get drunker...but [...]
April 2020
A True Friend, Inspiration, and Leader – Chico State Today
onincluding Raising Educational Achievement in Collaborative Hubs (REACH), CSSC, and the International Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Chi). “It is the friendships in these programs that make me want every other student to also feel welcomed on — Read on today.csuchico.edu/outstanding-friend-2020/ As I close in on my retirement from Chico State, I'd like to share [...]
Come, Sit With Me. Part 2
onWhat is it about nature that just seems so sacred to me? Why does it? Something as simple as a fresh breeze blowing on face can bring a sense of an awareness of sacredness. I am not a tree hugger, but I have been around certain trees and I get that feeling too. Sunrises, sunsets, [...]
Self isolation and birdsong — Fiona Gardner
onAs there is less traffic, and so less noise and pollution, bird song seems stronger, more insistent and very appealing. It is as if the birds are reminding us that they too share the planet. Thomas Merton had a number of spiritual awakenings linked to birdsong. One of the most beautifully written is on June… via [...]
Mister Big Shot
onI remember Homo Sapien, said the ole crustacean When he used to live on the bottom of the sea He was an odd little thing, but he had a lotta self esteem Kept saying there’s so much more he could be Claimed evolution was his game, nothing ever stays the same Take care [...]
To Be or Not To Be
onAm I a Christian? The answer to that question used to have eternal consequences for me. However, the ultimate answer to this question required getting through an application with multiple parts. For me it went something like this: "Do you believe Jesus Christ is God's only Son?" If Yes, Go Step 2, If No, "Go [...]
Saturday, April 4th
onI think the self isolation is starting get to the cats. Last night they were running crazy up and down the living room furniture and didn't care that I was sitting in one of the chairs. I might as well have been a big fat throw pillow as far they were concerned. They calmed down [...]
Taking Advantage of Time Off
onI thought what should I do with this unexpected time off? Write a book ? Nah. Paint a masterpiece? Nah. I decided I would take my smartest chicken and teach her how to play Scrabble. It wasn’t easy, believe me. A lot of arguments about “cluck” being a word, etc. I got it done though! [...]
It Makes Me Happy
onFrom my kitchen window, I can see some snow on a distant mountain. It makes me happy.
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