- I find myself in mind of fish, one of God's many fascinating creatures, isn't it !? I thought of how, for example, the Minnow may swim happily along; oblivious to the school of feeding Perch ahead. Merrily on it's way feeding of it's own, or maybe just innocently ignorant of the true danger ahead. Maybe sheepishly following the school it finds itself in, ignoring the nagging instinct to turn away. However the circumstance arises; we are all obviously aware that the moment arrives when it... Read Full Story

I look at you and think of Lilies, of Orchids growing wild and unfettered. I think of how strong and colourful, these flowers are, and pause ... I look at you and remember the smells, of Lilies and Orchids in our home; was it the first time I brought you flowers? My senses stir ... I think of you and consider the Lily and the Orchid, the strong aroma that filled our bedroom not so long ago; suddenly aroused, I smile .. I think of you and wonder of Lilies and Orchids, how fragile and... Read Full Story

- I bet you never really listened to this one. You know how you take apart the lyrics of every song you hear? I wonder if you've ever done that with this song. I know you'd have to change the perspective, as if it were coming from you and not "Justin", but just the same; have you ever heard this one? I did; for the first time, today. I'm certain you are aware, that I crumbled. - I think the release date on this album, was Sept. Oct. / 06. I wanted it for reasons we've already... Read Full Story

- I fell into the concept "Love First"; most powerfully during the happenings surrounding our marriage, in recent months. It really is an idea I've felt deeply for many years. I find it almost laughable that it takes these painful times to forge these random ideas into a belief system that is both undeniable, & perfect in it's base. - "Love First" started out as a way to teach the boys that there is importance in separating the actions of a person from the person themselves. While... Read Full Story

- I pray you'll all forgive me this brief indulgence. I never imagined a time when I would use this venue as a place to vent yet, I feel drawn to this opportunity. You see, I've recently found myself in a very unexpected situation. The one person who has lied to me more than anyone in history, who has danced on my heart like a dog rolling on a dead bird, has come out and inundated me with more truth than I could have ever expected. Love means that I can offer this person the same soft... Read Full Story

- I'm apologizing, yet again, for my inconsistency. I am trying to post more often, and the ideas are there. Today I write on an idea I've been percolating for three days. - Have you ever sat and pondered the idea of what's on the other side of the camera's shutter? I've attempted to attach an image that's depicts, in some way, my thought or the heart of the piece I've written. Most recently I've committed to using only Sara's work. I love her eye and have always wanted to find a way to... Read Full Story

- how many of us need a little piece of the planet to call home; and really, nothing more? Let's face it, who sets out to take the globe by storm with an operating system that ends up, quite literally lording over us. Not many people would make life's pursuit the accumulation of wealth beyond description let alone, beyond imagination. Honestly; most of us are happy, just to have our health and a little security in our lives. We set out to raise a family, do the best we can, and hope to wake... Read Full Story

- broken, beaten; she fell into my arms. I chose to love. Put to the test; my conscious screamed with rage. I could visibly see the blood running, bodies broken, beaten, all by my hand. At 6'4" and 225lbs, it's not so unbelievable. Certainly, anger, and revenge are justified. I chose to love. Each time the door closed and I found myself left to my thoughts, my only recourse was to ensure our children held out love first. Respect and understanding must win the day. Every moment spent staring... Read Full Story

Weep For Joy Happy Day, I'm in love, with an amazing woman. She blesses me, no end and beyond that ... I look to her eyes, and see future loves, when we share joy, happiness and passion. We hold one another, and breathe hot; long breaths, clutching, unwilling to separate. It is her song; that stays on in my heart, lifting me up, bearing me on til tomorrow. Such is the face of love; changing, and growing; stumbling, and righting itself. It lives, and dies, yet for me there is always... Read Full Story

- I can decide to get up out of this chair right now, take a shower, clean the house, run the stairs doing laundry that needs not be done. IT IS MY CHOICE! I can choose to berate my wife, pointing out all of her faults, as I see them, leaving nothing to chance and in the process removing any shred of self esteem she may posses, again it is My choice. I can choose to wait for the children to get home and proceed to tell them all of the things they've done wrong. Focusing especially on the... Read Full Story