Category Archives: Random Thoughts

A week ago in Baton Rouge, we were in the midst of a severe thunderstorm. In Louisiana, that isn't too unusual. But this one would turn out to be anything but "usual." Over a 48-hour span, two and half feet … Continue reading →

It has been quite a week in our city. A tragedy happened on July 5. Right or wrong, justified or unjustified, fear-motivated or race-motivated, a human life was taken. And from all accounts, it did not need to happen. But … Continue reading →

48. Hard to believe. When you are the "baby" in the family (I am the youngest of six), you always have this inner sense of being "young." When you hit 48, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain that illusion…especially when … Continue reading →

Precious blood was spilt in Orlando. Human life is valuable, beautiful, sacred. Not because of what we do or even what we can do. But because of who we are. Whose we are. We are made in the image of … Continue reading →

Good Friday.   It seems like a misnomer. We remember the unjust, ugly, cruel crucifixion of an innocent Man with the word "good." From an earthly perspective, "good" is the wrong word for such an event. But from an eternal … Continue reading →