A Cyclist’s Physique

Living in Budapest, Hungary provided a super venue for bicycling. Riding the paths along the Danube River with my daughters brought me great joy. However, no one ever confused me with Lance Armstrong. Interesting that no one has commented that I have a cyclist's...

Rough Waters

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." This Ethiopian proverb suggests that life lessons are often best learned during difficult times. Intellectually I can understand this thought, however, my soul is often troubled in the midst of turbulence. Usually...

Tempo giusto (the right speed)

Speed and efficiency have always been a priority for me. My life and activity level may at times seem harried and frenzied to those observing. But the ability to plan my schedule, accomplish much with efficient effort and minimize the time involved has always been a...

Now for the Rest of the Story

I've been reading a biography of the life of Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer: The Man and His Mind by George Scaver, 1947). My view of Dr. Schweitzer has always been a romantic tale. A brilliant man with multiple earned doctoral degrees....

What Is Our Work For God?

During the communist era in central and Eastern Europe, work was of great importance. Quality and efficiency, however, were often overlooked, and consume interests ignored. Even with much effort and work, the product was, at times, unsatisfactory. Applying this to my...

A Cyclist’s Physique

Living in Budapest, Hungary provided a super venue for bicycling. Riding the paths along the Danube River with my daughters brought me great joy. However, no one ever confused me with Lance Armstrong. Interesting that no one has commented that I have a cyclist's...