2026.09.20

TOYIN’ The rain stopped falling It was time to walk the dog. I still heard the rain? It did not fall from the sky. It fell from the trees. “Rain Kept Falling” – an original TANKA by the HitchHiker inspired by 42’s creation.

2026.09.18

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 If there was ever a verse that should speak to this present culture, Christian or non-Christian, this is the one! Can you imagine a […]

2026.08.08

Can you believe it’s the big 60 for TV’s most iconic science fiction franchise?! Even though I didn’t begin watching until I was about ten (reruns), at 60 I’m still quite smitten. FYI – Super Bowl turns 60 this year too!

2026.07.24

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:4-6 Today’s scripture from BibleGateway.com is the sentence in the middle. To provide context, I included the verses that appear […]

2026.07.12

TOYIN’ They call you Foxgloves Also known as Lady’s Gloves Very beautiful. Yet you are so dangerous. Enjoy the view, but don’t eat! “Dangerous Gloves” – an original TANKA by the HitchHiker inspired by unknown flowers amongst the forest of ferns in our yard. When I looked them up, I discovered the floral source of […]

2026.07.10

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Sometimes we beat ourselves up for failing in some way, especially during our faith walk. Maybe we have not loved our neighbor (or enemy) the way Jesus calls us to […]

2026.07.09

REDUX! So I originally hit “publish” rather than “save” when this bLOG hit earlier in the week. Duh! Here is the cleaned-up redux version. ************************************** Last week, a couple scaled the spire of the Empire State Building, unfurled a flag, he proposed, they embraced, and then they were arrested by the NYPD. The quote below […]