Category Archives: Spiritual

From the Mountains to the Desert: More October Hikes in AZ

One of the best parts of living in Arizona is the different climate zones for outdoor activities that are all close enough to be in whatever type of hiking you desire. So one weekend we can be in a cooler … Continue reading

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Isolation Blues: The Trials and Trails of Social Distancing–Part Two

Onto another week of being furloughed and figuring out how I am going to spend my time without spending my money. After a disappointing week of weather, picking up littered aluminum cans, shredding documents no longer needed, and social distancing … Continue reading

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I Will Still Rise

‘Cause when, when the fire’s at my feet again And the vultures all start circling They’re whispering, you’re out of time But still, I rise This is no mistake, no accident When you think the final nail is in, think … Continue reading

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Counting Stars: Everything That Kills Me Makes Me Feel Alive

Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep Dreaming about the things that we could be But baby, I’ve been, I’ve been praying hard Said no more counting dollars We’ll be counting stars Yeah we’ll be counting stars I see this … Continue reading

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I’ve Been to the Mountain Top: Standing on the “Mountain of God”

Mountain of God Sometimes I think of where it is I’ve come from, And the things I’ve left behind. Well, of all I’ve had, what I possess, nothing can quite compare, with what’s in front of me. Even though the … Continue reading

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Soul On Fire: A Third Day, Friday Road Trip

Soul On Fire God, I’m running for Your heart I’m running for Your heart Till I am a soul on fire Lord, I’m longing for Your ways I’m waiting for the day When I am a soul on fire Till … Continue reading

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Born to Be Wild: Road Trippin’ for Father’s Day

Born to Be Wild Get your motor runnin’ Head out on the highway Looking for adventure In whatever comes our way Yeah, darlin’ Gonna make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at … Continue reading

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“It Takes Two” Dear Caitlin Continued

(Dear Caitlin: A Continuation.) It is hard to believe but we are down to just a few days until you are married. Wow, my baby married. I am so excited! As I told you before, it is a day I have been looking … Continue reading

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Dear Caitlin: You’ll Always Be My Little Girl

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go Gonna tell you how much I love you Though you think you already know I remember I thought you looked like an angel Wrapped in pink, so soft and warm You’ve … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo: A Journey Back In “Time” when you “Took My Place”

Every year when Cinco de Mayo comes around, I am always ready for a house party. No not because it is an opportunity to drink Mexican beers, but rather I always reflect back to a Cinco de Mayo celebration many … Continue reading

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