Gizmos, Gadgets, and the Gospel

One Little Corner of the Mojave Desert Waypoints Once I owned acreage in the Mojave desert. Situated at the northern end of a growing town, just outside the back door to Joshua Tree National Park, it was a big hunk of raw land. A dry wash cut across one corner, exposing rocks the color of […]


>High Hopes and Brass Rings

> Rob and His Grandpa Buck. June, 2011. Going Places “At the carousel? Or organ pavilion?” I texted to my son-in-law, confirming the location of his reenlistment ceremony. “Carousel,” he replied.  The carousel in Balboa Park seemed like a funny place for a military ceremony. I stood with other family and friends and watched as […]


High Hopes and Brass Rings

Rob and His Grandpa Buck. June, 2011. Going Places “At the carousel? Or organ pavilion?” I texted to my son-in-law, confirming the location of his reenlistment ceremony. “Carousel,” he replied.  The carousel in Balboa Park seemed like a funny place for a military ceremony. I stood with other family and friends and watched as Rob […]


High Hopes and Brass Rings

Rob and His Grandpa Buck. June, 2011. Going Places “At the carousel? Or organ pavilion?” I texted to my son-in-law, confirming the location of his reenlistment ceremony. “Carousel,” he replied.  The carousel in Balboa Park seemed like a funny place for a military ceremony. I stood with other family and friends and watched as Rob […]


High Hopes and Brass Rings

Rob and His Grandpa Buck. June, 2011. Going Places “At the carousel? Or organ pavilion?” I texted to my son-in-law, confirming the location of his reenlistment ceremony. “Carousel,” he replied.  The carousel in Balboa Park seemed like a funny place for a military ceremony. I stood with other family and friends and watched as Rob […]