Monthly Archives: April 2008

Poem #3

So I missed last night, but I will not give up!  On we go… —– If a butterfly in brazil, can cause a tornado in Texas… Think of what I can do. Every moment, every move Every action I do … Continue reading

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Poem #2

Suddenly the boob tube goes black With a click and a hum the house goes silent You never realize the blare of electricity Until the air conditioners cause the grid to go into cardiac arrest The only redeeming factor of … Continue reading

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30 days of poems

I’ve decided to try and write a poem every day for thirty days.  I’ll post them on here every night. Why? Because I was writing in my physical journal last night, and I realized that I have dried up.  I … Continue reading

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Walking through empty streets

Whoever designed Moorpark and it’s communities, had families with little kids in mind. There are wide streets and side walks, lots of trees and grass, and parks everywhere. It is so peaceful to walk along the paths between the nicely … Continue reading

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Feeling Alone, sort of…

Sometimes I feel like Robin is my only friend, and she has to be.  Ok, of course she doesn’t have to be, I don’t mean that… but I just mean that, well, we’re married – that’s different. I know I … Continue reading

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Beyond The Screen Door

The sounds of progress rush in from beyond the screen door The heavy breathing and snoring of the rumbling train and the dull blast that floats down from above as the plains follow suit after each other in the night … Continue reading

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Time

I wake up and take care of Amalea from the time she wakes up until around noon.  During that time, she’ll take a nap or two, and she’ll play a lot these days on the floor by herself.  Around noon, … Continue reading

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I want to be this guy…

Scooter man does acts of kindness on his way across the country!

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A Week In Mexico, Three Days In Portland

Last week I was in Rosarito, Mexico with the high schoolers from my youth group building two small houses for two different families. It ended up being a very fun week, filled with lots of laughter and memories that will … Continue reading

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