There’s an old saying that you should never discuss sex, politics or religion in polite company. Thankfully, I never promised to be polite… at least not here. Let’s see if we can knock the cobwebs out of a few craniums, shall we? Politics I am a registered and unrepentant Republican. Does that make you squirm? […]
Archives for June 2004
JetBlue
I’m told that travelling by airplane used to be a somewhat formal event. Passengers dressed up as if they were going to church; gentlemen wearing suits and ties; women wearing tailored dresses. I don’t entirely understand why this was. Maybe travelling by plane felt like a special event? Perhaps they wore their Sunday best because […]
Coming Like Light
As far as commutes go, driving the Ortega Highway is actually a wonderful way to start your day. The sunny blue skies of the inland empire give way to June gloom and the salt air of San Juan Capistrano. The wildflowers are in bloom. And this morning, IZZ provided the aural stimulation. So I reach […]
The Evil of Contentment
I’ve been thinking about contentment. All my life, I’ve been taught that contentment is a virtue — a trait worthy of developing. The Bible teaches that we should learn to be content with whatever we have (Hebrews 13:5). Many great minds have written about the virtues of contentment. “He is richest who is content with […]
How NOT to run a festival
This year marks the 21st annual Temecula Valley Wine & Balloon Festival. I first visited the festival 15 years ago. I was a fresh transplant from Orange County (the O.C. for those of you who watch the WB), and it felt like my duty to check out this local 3-day event. What could be cooler […]