Category Archives: God

Seeing No Evil

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Cosand

My media indulgence knows some bounds. No horror flicks for me. Nope. (Not even Nope.) When a particular horror movie tried to interject itself into my world, I took severe steps. If you prefer audio, here was my message from … Continue reading →

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Universal Conflict (Or, “E.T.- Extra Territorial”)

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Cosand

A new documentary has engaged my brain.  Deep Sky features pictures from the James Webb Telescope.  (Every time I start to use that phrase, I have to stop myself from calling it the Jack Webb Telescope.  They both work with … Continue reading →

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Picturesque, No?

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Cosand

Look, if I am going to be put in charge of running Zoom, microphones, computers, and cameras for church? Then once in a while I am going to use the technology for my own diabolical purposes. Sometimes you just want … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Victory Over Terror

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Cosand

I am no stranger to suspenseful times at work. They do not always end as I would like. -I showed up to my work site on 9/11.  They sent me home.  The fear was that a plane would be aimed at … Continue reading →

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Fear of (Being In) The Dark

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Cosand

When I was a kid, I was afraid of thunderstorms.  I do not know that I was actually afraid of the storm itself.  I certainly feared that the power would go out.  How was little-me supposed to see if all … Continue reading →

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When Life Forces a Reset

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Cosand

There are times when I cannot decide if I should say what is on my mind or not.  Then there are times when it is decided for me. The next movie coming to my theater is Creed III.  I appreciate … Continue reading →

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When the Mean Streets Intersect with the Humane Avenues

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Cosand

In the sixth grade, I was nominated for a humanitarian award.  I was twelve at the time, so I could not have told you why, let alone what the dictionary’s definition of humanitarian was.  I was nominated for something.  Why … Continue reading →

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The Truth Could Cost You

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Cosand

I have some moral tenets that I stick to.  I do my best not to lie.  I will talk around the truth.  I will hold information back.  But I think lying causes more trouble than honesty.  (Unless you are my … Continue reading →

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Extra(-Colorful) Arches in My Run

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Cosand

I try to listen to my gut.  And on Wednesday of this week, my gut told me to go for a run.  Not an insane request, but I tend to keep my runs to Sunday.  Also, it wanted me to … Continue reading →

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My Reason for the Season

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Cosand

It must be that time of year. The weekend after Thanksgiving, the Christmas music started. We have had our sales. And Seattle has had its first dusting of snow. It is time to think about how we greet others. I … Continue reading →

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