Haiku is generally intended to capture a moment, but can a moment summarize a lifetime? Are there moments in your life that you feel have defined you?… Read more “Life (in Haiku)”
Something to Say
Take my strength And my mind will prevail Take my looks And my value remains Take my song But was it ever sung Take… Read more “Something to Say”
Bacon-wrapped Scallops in White Wine Sauce with Dried Fig and Goat Cheese Asparagus and Veggie Garlic Bread
I cooked a birthday dinner recently and wanted to try for something really special. I had decided to go with scallops topped with finely chopped pumpkin seeds… Read more “Bacon-wrapped Scallops in White Wine Sauce with Dried Fig and Goat Cheese Asparagus and Veggie Garlic Bread”
Lakeridge Winery
I recently took my wife to Lakeridge Winery for her birthday. I had been looking for a reasonably local winery to take her to for a tour… Read more “Lakeridge Winery”
Falling with Grace
Autumn leaves fall to ground What once was young and lush Has taken golden view With fading memories of life Springing forth And days in the sun… Read more “Falling with Grace”
Dirty Rice (with bacon)
In honor of the football game this weekend between my alma mater, UF, and SEC rival, LSU, I decided to try my own recipe for the Louisiana… Read more “Dirty Rice (with bacon)”
But ’til Judgment
[I wrote this a few years ago after a rash of public shootings, and I submitted in a poetry contest on Sunday just hours before the shooting… Read more “But ’til Judgment”
Warrior Dash (2011) – A Timeline:
7:00am – Head out with brother-in-law, Luke, for Warrior Dash; Expect great time of adventure and bonding 7:30am – Luke reveals he was unable to get 9:00am… Read more “Warrior Dash (2011) – A Timeline:”
Dad’s Famous Spaghetti (with Meatballs)
Dad’s Famous Spaghetti was given its name by my daughters…really due to the fact that it is never the same twice. I’m always experimenting with it and… Read more “Dad’s Famous Spaghetti (with Meatballs)”
The Fisherman and the Banker: A Commentary
I recently came across this parable in The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss, and having given it a lot of thought lately, I think it’s worth examination.… Read more “The Fisherman and the Banker: A Commentary”
Sustainable Health 