
“That We May Learn To Bear The Beams of Love” – William Blake
Poet William Blake once wrote: "And we are put on earth a little space, That we may learn to bear the beams of love." It may initially seem like an odd concept but trust me it rings true when you miss the folks you love. You see, last weekend I got the chance to visit...

“I am a weak, ephemeral creature made of mud and dream.” – Nikos Kazantzakis
Have you ever used a word in context only to later learn that it does not mean what you thought? I have, on too many occasions to count! Recently I learned that I have been, for most of my adult life, using the word "ephemeral" wrong. I thought it meant a very long...

Gone Fishin’
Today our family is saying goodbye to a dear friend, cherished uncle, brother, grandfather, and good man, my Uncle Laurie McGee. I am missing home and my family who I know will find this day challenging but hopefully also filled with unforgettable stories that will be...