I can’t believe how much time has passed and how much little time I have left. Today May 23rd, 2008 Hannah turned 13. I am officially a father of a teenager. I worked for many years with other fathers and mothers of teens. Now we will see if anything I’ve had to offer works for [...]

A few weeks ago I was able to take a short trip, and I do mean short, to Portland. My friend Jason Hill asked me to bring my guitar so we could “jam” together. Jason is doing very well. A minimum of 1 hour a day practice has fulfilled it’s promise. Although I’ve had my [...]

I do promise to finish this up soon. My thanks to all those who have stuck with me, adjusting feeders, etc… I do wish to make this a better habit. I imagine my children’s, children someday visiting these words and finding encouragement and inspiration. My hope is those who find this today are encouraged somehow [...]

A new year and a new blog.   peace. johno~

(Panorama taken from the top of Mt. Tabor) It has yet to cease in it’s amazement the fury and pace of my time in Israel. I have had more thoughts and questions, insights and renewed conviction than ever before in my life. I think it’s what draws this story line out. It seems to be [...]

Once again, I found a video, most likely seen by everyone but me. I had to post this video for my friend Jason and any others who enjoy having a family dog. peace.johno~

It’s hard to imagine it’s been three months since my trip. So much has taken place since then. What seems to have been so near, now seems so far away. As I revisit my photographical journey, I seem to have more questions, thoughts, joys and some regrets. Regrets in only that I could have done [...]

:full slideshow here: Yesterday was a GREAT day. Miriam celebrated her 9th birthday on April 9th. When your age matches your birth date, it’s a special time. GOLDEN. I hope you never forget the wonderful day you had… I love you. Papa.

The long awaited story begins… It’s been a while since my last post. Yes, I still need to share about my trip to Uganda, however, I want to start with Israel. The Talmud teaches that “Ten measures of beauty descended on the world—nine were taken by Jerusalem, one by the rest of the world. There [...]

I’ve uploaded my first set of photos from my trip to Uganda. These are the few I thought made the “cut.” I do have a few more from the G9 I haven’t gotten to yet. I’ll let you know when those are up. Here’s the “SLIDESHOW” Here’s the “GALLERY” I have others that didn’t make [...]