Author: calledtobealive

I visited Egil at Maple Ridge Senior Living today. Born in Norway 92 years ago, he came to America to fish. And while his mind may be on its way […]

Forty-five years ago on Sunday, July 20thI was ordained at St John’s Lutheran, Preston, Iowafor work as a pastor in the Church If asked today what I have learnedfrom over […]

In 1970 and for the past ten yearswe harmonized with waves of ocean songon the Pacific North Oregon Coast Gib (my Gibson guitar) and Ihave been companions making musicsince graduation […]

I put a ring of gold with an amber stone on my aging hand, a sign to help align with Life’s rhythm for my ripening On walks in Brenden Woods […]

In biblical termsI’ve lived a full lifewhile my grandson Kàllan is just getting started Blessed with more days for conscious elderingI find myself asking, what will I be, what will […]

Crossed the generation divide this springand met a new friend, Andrewthrough an online program called Sages&Seekers What good energy, wisdom, and funbridging the gapbetween old and young! To learn moreclick […]

Dogs have shown me how simplemirroring the goodnessin other beings can be DOG is GOD when viewed in a mirrorTurns out, like the poem below suggests,God can be seen in […]

Many roles I’ve played seem laughable today,much of what I’ve done now giving wayto pure and simple happiness gifted us each day

In fog and downward pull of negativityMother Nature teaches me to trustthe updraft from her ocean of goodness

Wise Waymaker through want and plenty,let Mother Earth’s bountiful beauty inspire usto share your life that all may enjoy