I am reading Timothy Keller's "The Reason for God." Not that it elevates the legitimacy of this work, the New York times "bestseller" header coupled with a recommendation from The Washington Post may prompt many to read who otherwise would not.
A good way to start May 2012.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
time will tell
A former boss of mine used to give me framed Thomas Kinkade-signed (& numbered) canvas prints as holiday gifts. And my daughter, an avid watercolorist, questioned on more than one occasion those Kinkade gifts as being "true" art.
Today I am thinking about not only the Kinkade family and their loss as Thomas passed away on April 7 but also the countless households that are adorned with the "lighted treasures" from the Kinkade gallery.
If the goal of an artist is to touch as many people as possible with a personal message, I think Thomas Kinkade achieved his goal.
So, I want to offer my condolences to the Kinkade family and publicly express my accolades to a master painter.
Today I am thinking about not only the Kinkade family and their loss as Thomas passed away on April 7 but also the countless households that are adorned with the "lighted treasures" from the Kinkade gallery.
If the goal of an artist is to touch as many people as possible with a personal message, I think Thomas Kinkade achieved his goal.
So, I want to offer my condolences to the Kinkade family and publicly express my accolades to a master painter.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
it's all about time
When I think of the good things in life as well as the not so good, there is a common denominator ...
time.
Anticipating a good event over a period of time creates pleasure. Conversely, anticipating a bad event creates displeasure.
Okay, so what's my point?
We battle, wrestle and attempt to beat the clock every day ... on every side. When we do, we've won. When we don't, we're defeated.
At the moment, I'm thinking about many things in relation to time, but one thing I'll mention in this venue:
Will the KY Wildcats score enough points within the given game time to beat Louisville ... and to win the NCAA?
Time will tell.
time.
Anticipating a good event over a period of time creates pleasure. Conversely, anticipating a bad event creates displeasure.
Okay, so what's my point?
We battle, wrestle and attempt to beat the clock every day ... on every side. When we do, we've won. When we don't, we're defeated.
At the moment, I'm thinking about many things in relation to time, but one thing I'll mention in this venue:
Will the KY Wildcats score enough points within the given game time to beat Louisville ... and to win the NCAA?
Time will tell.
Monday, March 5, 2012
it's about time
Snow blanketed Central Kentucky during the early morning hours today. At 4 a.m. the 3-inch-deep covering will keep students at home so driving should be lighter than normal for the Monday commute.
I am thinking about those in the tornado-devastated areas east of Lexington. How are they coping with the snow as they return to salvage what they can from the rubble?
It's a cold, hard day.
I am thinking about those in the tornado-devastated areas east of Lexington. How are they coping with the snow as they return to salvage what they can from the rubble?
It's a cold, hard day.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
it's a brine line
Today I drove to Louisville and back. The sun was bright and the temp was in the high 50s -- perfect driving conditions. However, I couldn't help noticing the pinstriped interstate. Salt brine had been sprayed because snow is predicted to hit Central Kentucky on Sunday.
Oh how I wish it would.
Winter. The Bluegrass needs you.
Oh how I wish it would.
Winter. The Bluegrass needs you.
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