Blog 201: Happy New Year
David Kimani was an extraordinary athlete and person. I only spent one full day with him, but the day provided special moments in my life. In the fall of 1999 David arrived on the campus of the University of South Read more…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
I hope every reader has a great holiday season. I pray Christians have a meaningful birthday celebration. The blog is brief because in addition to gifts, letters and cooking, we are traveling and spending extended time with family. I wish Read more…
Blog 200: Hanukkah, Birthday, Wyoming Governor
Holiday Greeting. Hanukkah began on December 7 and will end tomorrow the 15th. The celebration seems more important this year in light of the war in Israel. I wish all of my Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah and freedom from Read more…
Blog 199: 109 Year-Old Man, Unauthorized va, Illegal, Roll Tide
Charlie White M.D. Recently, readers of this blog have made several excellent recommendations of books to read. I am in the process of reading and sharing my thoughts on those books. I am currently reading “The Book of Charlie: Wisdom Read more…
Blog 198: Unauthorized Imigrants; Israel,Hamas, Palestine; Ideas Welcome
The blog today involves my attempt to have correct information about two important areas — unauthorized immigrants and the Israel-Hamas war. I see the situations as complex and I want to clear and careful in my understanding of the issues.. Read more…
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Happy. To me, Thanksgiving is not just an annual event. I try to make it a daily event. A retired-pastor friend gives talks, primarily in retirement communities. One of the resources for her talks is A Village of 100. Read more…
Blog 197: Living in the Present
In the Present. I still work with college golfers as a sport psychologist. Most of my work with young golfers matches the standard concern of most sport psychologists. We try to find the words and examples that help each individual Read more…
Blog 196: Thankfullness and Happiness
Life is full of choices. Sometimes I need reminders to make wise choices. I have a morning routine that includes prayer and checking several internet sites and then my email. We no longer get a paper delivered so I have Read more…
Blog 195: Texas Law, OOPS, Violence
Only in Texas. A detective with the Austin, Texas Police Department and his family were our guests at Jeny’s beach cottage last week. Many of you remember Ron and Dina Devries. The detective is their second son. He had many Read more…
Blog 194: Election Candidates, Merrick Garland, Portland vs. Portugal
Presidential election 2024. I have been asked by several people, “Who are you supporting for president?” When I am asked the question, I assume they want to know if I am supporting Biden or Trump in 2024? I believe most Read more…