Jantzen Oshier: Celebrity on our Street

  Right Around the Corner, Up the Hill to the Left Behind that Oak Tree… A True Champion Our neighbors’ boy won the 1600 meter high school state track title on June fourth. Jantzen Oshier ran this race in 4:00:83, making him the fastest high school miler ever in our county. His time was the […]


Treasure Hunting

Fire Station No. 4, Balboa Island. May, 2011 Seeking His Treasures Afoot on Balboa Island After a somber morning of mourning on Memorial Day, my husband Rich and I set out on a treasure hunt in Newport Harbor. We’d visited the harbor countless times by boat. We knew the fuel dock, the sea lions shamelessly […]


Treasure Hunting

Fire Station No. 4, Balboa Island. May, 2011 Seeking His Treasures Afoot on Balboa Island After a somber morning of mourning on Memorial Day, my husband Rich and I set out on a treasure hunt in Newport Harbor. We’d visited the harbor countless times by boat. We knew the fuel dock, the sea lions shamelessly […]


>Rooftops, Compartments, and Callings

> Chicago Called to Everything! Sometimes I’m a bit slow on the uptake. For example, just a few weeks ago I realized that I’m troubled by the concept of my “calling.” Generally when we talk about one’s calling, we’re referring to a special purpose one is put on this planet to fulfill. You know, your […]


Rooftops, Compartments, and Callings

Chicago Called to Everything! Sometimes I’m a bit slow on the uptake. For example, just a few weeks ago I realized that I’m troubled by the concept of my “calling.” Generally when we talk about one’s calling, we’re referring to a special purpose one is put on this planet to fulfill. You know, your pastor […]