After nine years of exhaustive research and leading seven live Quest experiences, I have finalized the structure and content for my latest book, The Quest: A Way To Enjoy The Second Half of Life. It is for adults 35 and older. Instead of traditional chapters, […]
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A Warning To My Followers
Do not think me whole because I speak in praise of wholeness, or Christian because I once was religious. I am a man weak as any, feet of clay, impetuous, stubborn, lusty, and profane. Yet prone to fitful bouts of kindness, gentleness, compassion and encouragement. […]
My Latest Watercolor — Melissa Greene — A Real Person
I rarely paint real people, an occasional commission (most of which are very personal and private), and of course, many renderings of my companion Gina (some of which are also private). But a few weeks ago, I knew Melissa Greene and I were getting together […]
My Latest Watercolor: Sunbather
“Sunbather” 11.5″ x 13.5″ Graphite Sketch w/ Watercolor
My Latest Watercolor: “Hush, Little Baby, Don’t Say A Word”
“Hush, Little Baby, Don’t Say A Word” Original 11″ x 13″ Watercolor and Graphite on Handmade Paper Sexual abuse of children is a pervasive and horrific problem throughout all religions, as institutional assumptions and procedures tend to protect predators and harm victims. In this painting, […]
“Easy Target” My Latest Watercolor
Original 24″ x 36″ Graphite and Watercolor on Handmade Paper “Easy Target” Throughout history, freedom has been suppressed by white male authoritarians and law enforcement.
My Latest Watercolor: “Lady of Corbenic”
“Lady of Corbenic” 17″ x 28″ Handmade Watercolor Paper and Graphite For many years Lancelot drifted in a mysterious boat, in self-exile out on the open sea, and gradually his soul was lightened by the sweet foreshadowing of paradise, and his body nourished by nature. […]
My Latest Watercolor “Agape”
Original Watercolor and Graphite 18″ x 24″ “They will know we are Christians by our love.” —Fr. Peter Scholtes
“Sweet Darkness” by David Whyte
I have just encountered David Whyte (thanks to my friend Dave) on the Sam Harris podcast and then “On Being” podcast with Krista Tippett. His words touch me in my deepest places and I am now buying and devouring his books of poetry and words. […]
For Gina on Our Ninth Valentine’s Day
In a life misunderstood by most, the rarest of moments is when another gets you, like a rainbow’s end, like a moon tinted blue, like the green flash at sunset. How, you may ask, does she get me? She makes me feel something other than […]