Becoming a tool among the many tools from past generations, and being used to make things that last.

Looking forward to building after tearing down for quite some time.

How can one go so far, and still get no closer to where he's going?

Traditionally, people were innovative.  One isn't traditional simply by doing things the old ways.  

One cares for what he names, and he names what he cares for.

Pondering the experience of the neonatal Christ Child on a bright Christmas morning.

A series of contemplations on popular contemporary themes of Advent.

After a while, Papa Rod finds that he's just become one of the critters.

Pondering the advantage of slowing down, waiting, and experiencing the story as it is told.

Pondering whether there is actually a difference between authority and responsibility.