Random Thoughts,

Interruptions

I was drafting a blog post that began with a personal observation about interruptions. As the draft evolved the insight didn’t fit the overall message. I almost cut it completely but then decided it deserved it’s own space. So here it is. Let me know what you think. One of

Random Thoughts, Westmont,

Old Skool Cafe

For a long time I had heard about the incredible things a young woman and fellow Westmont alum, Teresa Goines, was doing in San Francisco to help at-risk kids. People would talk about a supper club called “Old Skool Cafe” as if I was suppose to know all about it.

Belize, PathLight,

PathLight Event in Redwood City

Are you in the Bay Area this weekend? Do you have Saturday night free? I would love to see you at a PathLight event that is being hosted by Pamela Wilhelms, Erik and Bonnie Hansen, and Greg and Anjanette Lundell. It will be a great chance to learn about the

Belize, PathLight,

A Few Belize Photos

My last post was about Brenda Salter McNeil and Rosanne Swain having a huge impact in Belize with PathLight. This morning Rosanne sent me a few photos from the trip, so I’m posting them for you. Hope you enjoy them!

Belize, PathLight,

What Teacher Influenced Your Life?

Last week I saw the difference that a talented and dedicated teacher can make. Brenda Salter-McNeil, a friend who works to build inter-culturally competent leaders in the Christian community, spent two days working with the PathLight sponsorship students. It was an amazing weekend! Along with her colleague Rosanne Swain,

Family, The SOLD Project,

Human Trafficking and SOLD

My daughter is a beautiful woman, both inside and out. Watching this video reminds me of that. Seeing the work that she is doing always amazes me and it’s why I support The SOLD Project. Will you help them out with this goal? I hope you will! http://vimeo.com/41178579 If you

Book Reviews,

Twenty Five Books That Influenced My Life – #19

Catch 22. It’s all you have to say to explain a ridiculous situation that is created by contradictory rules. The phrase comes from the classic book Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. The book is set in Italy during World War II where the main character, Yossarian, is a bombardier who

Family,

Happy 88th Birthday, Mom!

If you want to see something truly special, follow this link to a post about my Mom. It’s her 88th birthday today! Two years ago I wrote about my Mom and it is all still true today. Take the time to watch the video of her talking about her life