Writings

  • OC Yoga

    I have been teaching yoga off and on for many years.  It is something that I enjoy.  I have developed a style of teaching that is communal. Unlike traditional classes, my group will always meet in a circle so that we may get to know each other . Our yoga classes are designed to be social…

  • Sea Scouts

    Here is a picture of a family of triplets who are Sea Scouts. You can read about their story here.  I’m not related to this family, but I was a member of a ship when I was 14 years old. Sea Scouts are a branch of the Boy Scouts of America. My mom was a…

  • The Tile Floor

    I have a lovely home that was built in 2005.  Even though it is fairly new, several events have conspired to cause me trouble today.  First, there was a slow leak in the master bathroom shower that went undetected for a period of time.  This leak eroded enough dirt away from the slab that it began to sag and crack–leading…

  • Electronics

    In eighth grade I discovered electronics.  A friend by the name of Chris Burnette introduced it to me.  Chris wasn’t exactly a friend but he wasn’t as mean to me as some of the other boys who would bully me around.  Chris liked electronics and to placate him, I asked him to tell me more…

  • Yard Work

    Doing yard work has never been a favorite activity of mine.  It was always a chore.  I took a certain amount of pride and always saw that the lawn was neatly mowed and edged–but that was about it. Then I met my wife Cary.  She likes flowers and pretty plants.  Lilies, tulips, cone flowers–you name…